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Small airport

Cottonwood Airport

ICAO 1C8🇺🇸 Rockford
Coordinates
42.2917°N, 89.1362°W
Elevation
741 ft (226 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:00
Sunrise
05:34
Sunset
20:32
Civil dusk
21:06

About 14h 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 Cottonwood Airport

Cottonwood Airport is a small airport in Rockford, United States. It sits at an elevation of 741 ft (226 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,540 ft / 774 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is LZ Fairwinds Airport (LL78), about 1.4 nm to the nnw.

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
18 / 36▸ displaced2,540 ft / 774 m260 ftTurf-gLightedOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
WXRX-FM (Belvidere)804 ft787 ft
WIFR-LD728 ft817 ft
WTVO-TV (Rockford)709 ft784 ft
WREX-TV (Rockford)653 ft892 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Cottonwood Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cottonwood Airport located?

Cottonwood Airport is small airport located in Rockford, United States, at an elevation of 741 ft (226 m).

How many runways does Cottonwood Airport have?

Cottonwood Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,540 ft / 774 m.

What time zone is Cottonwood Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Cottonwood Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cottonwood Airport is approximately 3.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Cottonwood Airport?

The nearest airport to Cottonwood Airport is LZ Fairwinds Airport (LL78), about 1.4 nm to the nnw, followed by Darrington Airport and Latham Park Aero Estates Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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