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Small airport

Sterling Airport

ICAO 10XA🇺🇸 Port Lavaca
Coordinates
28.6808°N, 96.6616°W
Elevation
30 ft (9 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:15
Sunrise
06:41
Sunset
20:26
Civil dusk
20:52

About 13h 45m 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 Sterling Airport

Sterling Airport is a small airport in Port Lavaca, United States. It sits at an elevation of 30 ft (9 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,300 ft / 701 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Calhoun County Airport (KPKV), about 1.9 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
14 / 322,300 ft / 701 m20 ftAspUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
A632E SR-2400 MON-FRI; 1400-2400 SUN & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger6000 ft MSL9000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sterling Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sterling Airport located?

Sterling Airport is small airport located in Port Lavaca, United States, at an elevation of 30 ft (9 m).

How many runways does Sterling Airport have?

Sterling Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,300 ft / 701 m.

What time zone is Sterling Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Sterling Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sterling Airport is approximately 2.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sterling Airport?

The nearest airport to Sterling Airport is Calhoun County Airport (KPKV), about 1.9 nm to the ssw, followed by Tanner's Airport and Shank N Bank Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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