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Franconia Airport

ICAO 1B5🇺🇸 Franconia
Coordinates
44.1956°N, 71.7510°W
Elevation
970 ft (296 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-NH
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
14.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:45
Sunrise
05:20
Sunset
20:28
Civil dusk
21:03

About 15h 8m 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 Franconia Airport

Franconia Airport is a public airport located in Franconia, New Hampshire, two miles south of the central business district of Franconia, in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. The airport is the home of the Franconia Soaring Association. There are no commercial flights available.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 362,305 ft / 703 m150 ftTurf-fUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
YANKEE 1 SR-SS & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger9000 ft MSLFL180
YANKEE 2 SR-SS & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger100 ft GND9000 ft MSL

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle446 ft2,028 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Franconia Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Franconia Airport located?

Franconia Airport is small airport located in Franconia, United States, at an elevation of 970 ft (296 m).

How many runways does Franconia Airport have?

Franconia Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,305 ft / 703 m.

What time zone is Franconia Airport in?

Franconia Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Franconia Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Franconia Airport is approximately 14.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Franconia Airport?

The nearest airport to Franconia Airport is Twin Mountain Airport (8B2), about 9.7 nm to the ene, followed by Dean Memorial Airport and Mount Washington Regional Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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