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Small airport

Gelfius International Airport

ICAO 27IS🇺🇸 Dahlgren
Coordinates
38.1489°N, 88.6703°W
Elevation
530 ft (162 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
05:14
Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
20:18
Civil dusk
20:49

About 14h 34m 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 Gelfius International Airport

Gelfius International Airport is a small airport in Dahlgren, United States. It sits at an elevation of 530 ft (162 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft / 549 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is McLeansboro Airport (3LL8), about 7.6 nm to the se.

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
13 / 311,800 ft / 549 m70 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Gelfius International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gelfius International Airport located?

Gelfius International Airport is small airport located in Dahlgren, United States, at an elevation of 530 ft (162 m).

How many runways does Gelfius International Airport have?

Gelfius International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,800 ft / 549 m.

What time zone is Gelfius International Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Gelfius International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gelfius International 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 Gelfius International Airport?

The nearest airport to Gelfius International Airport is McLeansboro Airport (3LL8), about 7.6 nm to the se, followed by Hams Airport and Skillet Fork Farm Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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