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Small airport

Drake Airport

ICAO 2Y1🇺🇸 Radcliffe
Coordinates
42.3167°N, 93.4169°W
Elevation
1,179 ft (359 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IA
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
0.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:16
Sunrise
05:50
Sunset
20:50
Civil dusk
21:24

About 15h 0m 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 Drake Airport

Drake Airport is a small airport in Radcliffe, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,179 ft (359 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,480 ft / 756 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Lund Airport (93IA), about 10.9 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
08 / 262,480 ft / 756 m90 ftTurf-fLightedOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle1,109 ft
Obstacle1,125 ft
Obstacle1,142 ft
Obstacle1,145 ft
Obstacle1,135 ft
Obstacle1,145 ft
Obstacle1,122 ft
Obstacle1,096 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Drake Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Drake Airport located?

Drake Airport is small airport located in Radcliffe, United States, at an elevation of 1,179 ft (359 m).

How many runways does Drake Airport have?

Drake Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,480 ft / 756 m.

What time zone is Drake Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Drake Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Drake Airport is approximately 0.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Drake Airport?

The nearest airport to Drake Airport is Lund Airport (93IA), about 10.9 nm to the wsw, followed by Iowa Falls Municipal Airport and Eldora Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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