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Small airport

Big Thunder Airport

ICAO 28NE🇺🇸 Clarkson
Coordinates
41.7903°N, 97.0969°W
Elevation
1,740 ft (530 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Region
US-NE
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:35
Sunrise
06:08
Sunset
21:02
Civil dusk
21:35

About 14h 54m 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 Big Thunder Airport

Big Thunder Airport is a small airport in Clarkson, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,740 ft (530 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,632 ft / 802 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Karl Stefan Memorial Airport (OFK), about 19.1 nm to the nw.

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 / 362,632 ft / 802 m100 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Karl Stefan Memorial AirportOFK
19.1 nm NW (308°)
Simpson AirportNE09
19.5 nm WNW (302°)
Kohles AirportNE78
19.7 nm NNW (330°)
Falk Air FieldNE67
22 nm NNW (330°)
Columbus Municipal AirportOLU
23.3 nm SSW (208°)
Scribner State AirportSCB
23.6 nm ESE (117°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Big Thunder Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Big Thunder Airport located?

Big Thunder Airport is small airport located in Clarkson, United States, at an elevation of 1,740 ft (530 m).

How many runways does Big Thunder Airport have?

Big Thunder Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,632 ft / 802 m.

What time zone is Big Thunder Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Big Thunder Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Big Thunder Airport is approximately 2.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Big Thunder Airport?

The nearest airport to Big Thunder Airport is Karl Stefan Memorial Airport (OFK), about 19.1 nm to the nw, followed by Simpson Airport and Kohles Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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