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Small airport

Peterson Airport

ICAO 08XS🇺🇸 Old Ocean
Coordinates
29.1081°N, 95.7775°W
Elevation
45 ft (14 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:10
Sunrise
06:36
Sunset
20:23
Civil dusk
20:50

About 13h 47m 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 Peterson Airport

Peterson Airport is a small airport in Old Ocean, United States. It sits at an elevation of 45 ft (14 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,350 ft / 716 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Bay City Regional Airport (BBC), about 9.3 nm to the ssw.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 212,350 ft / 716 m100 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Peterson Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Peterson Airport located?

Peterson Airport is small airport located in Old Ocean, United States, at an elevation of 45 ft (14 m).

How many runways does Peterson Airport have?

Peterson Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,350 ft / 716 m.

What time zone is Peterson Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Peterson Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Peterson Airport is approximately 2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Peterson Airport?

The nearest airport to Peterson Airport is Bay City Regional Airport (BBC), about 9.3 nm to the ssw, followed by New Gulf Airport and Eagle Air Park.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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