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Small airport

Creekside Airport

ICAO 03XS🇺🇸 Mertzon
Coordinates
31.3181°N, 100.7540°W
Elevation
2,100 ft (640 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
4.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:24
Sunrise
06:51
Sunset
20:49
Civil dusk
21:16

About 13h 58m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Creekside Airport

Creekside Airport is a small airport in Mertzon, United States. It sits at an elevation of 2,100 ft (640 m) and has 2 runways, the longest 3,200 ft / 975 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Thorp Airport (US-4550), about 2.8 nm to the wsw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 223,200 ft / 975 m50 ftTurf-dirtUnlitOpen
15 / 331,600 ft / 488 m50 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle2,464 ft
Obstacle2,503 ft
Obstacle2,474 ft
Obstacle2,441 ft
Obstacle2,477 ft
Obstacle2,493 ft
Obstacle2,493 ft
Obstacle2,497 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Creekside Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Creekside Airport located?

Creekside Airport is small airport located in Mertzon, United States, at an elevation of 2,100 ft (640 m).

How many runways does Creekside Airport have?

Creekside Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 3,200 ft / 975 m.

What time zone is Creekside Airport in?

Creekside Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Creekside Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Creekside Airport is approximately 4.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Creekside Airport?

The nearest airport to Creekside Airport is Thorp Airport (US-4550), about 2.8 nm to the wsw, followed by McCutchen Landings Airport and Hunter's Creek Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Creekside Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.