Sapelo Island Airport
Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)
About 12h 49m 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 Sapelo Island Airport
Sapelo Island Airport is a small airport in Darien, United States. It sits at an elevation of 12 ft (4 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 5,000 ft / 1,524 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Patterson Island Airport (GA21), about 3.4 nm to the nw.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 / 21 | 5,000 ft / 1,524 m | 150 ft | Turf | Lighted | Open |
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sapelo Island Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sapelo Island Airport located?
Sapelo Island Airport is small airport located in Darien, United States, at an elevation of 12 ft (4 m).
How many runways does Sapelo Island Airport have?
Sapelo Island Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,000 ft / 1,524 m.
What time zone is Sapelo Island Airport in?
Sapelo Island Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Sapelo Island Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Sapelo Island Airport is approximately 7.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Sapelo Island Airport?
The nearest airport to Sapelo Island Airport is Patterson Island Airport (GA21), about 3.4 nm to the nw, followed by Barbour Island Airport and Eagle Neck Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Sapelo Island Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.