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Groton Municipal Airport

ICAO 2E6🇺🇸 Groton
Coordinates
45.5340°N, 98.0940°W
Elevation
1,305 ft (398 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Region
US-SD
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:24
Sunrise
06:01
Sunset
21:18
Civil dusk
21:54

About 15h 17m 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 Groton Municipal Airport

Groton Municipal Airport is a small airport in Groton, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,305 ft (398 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,070 ft / 631 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR), about 14.7 nm to the wsw.

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
15 / 332,070 ft / 631 m140 ftTurf-gUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Aberdeen Regional AirportABR
14.7 nm WSW (250°)
Hite Private AirportSD49
15.2 nm S (173°)
Braun AirportSD32
15.9 nm WSW (248°)
Comstock Field80SD
18 nm NW (323°)
Thorson AirfieldSD05
18.8 nm WSW (238°)
Barber Field30SD
21.2 nm W (265°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Groton Municipal Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Groton Municipal Airport located?

Groton Municipal Airport is small airport located in Groton, United States, at an elevation of 1,305 ft (398 m).

How many runways does Groton Municipal Airport have?

Groton Municipal Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,070 ft / 631 m.

What time zone is Groton Municipal Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Groton Municipal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Groton Municipal Airport is approximately 3.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Groton Municipal Airport?

The nearest airport to Groton Municipal Airport is Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR), about 14.7 nm to the wsw, followed by Hite Private Airport and Braun Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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