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Small airport

Wells Airport

ICAO 35C🇺🇸 Rockford
Coordinates
43.1284°N, 85.5053°W
Elevation
890 ft (271 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Region
US-MI
Time zone
Detroit(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
5.9° W

Daylight today(Sep 4, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:41
Sunrise
07:10
Sunset
20:14
Civil dusk
20:43

About 13h 3m 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 Wells Airport

Wells Airport is a privately owned, public-use airport located in Courtland Township three miles northeast of the central business district of Rockford, in Kent County, Michigan, United States.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 36▸ displaced2,200 ft / 671 m100 ftTurf-gUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Wabasis Lake AirportMI80
4.6 nm E (90°)
Doren FieldUS-0808
5.7 nm NW (317°)
Wilds Field5MI1
7.6 nm NNW (347°)
Paul C. Miller-Sparta Airport8D4
7.6 nm W (270°)
Boulder Canyon AirportMI56
10.9 nm ESE (107°)
Greenville Municipal AirportK6D6
11.1 nm E (86°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wells Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wells Airport located?

Wells Airport is small airport located in Rockford, United States, at an elevation of 890 ft (271 m).

How many runways does Wells Airport have?

Wells Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,200 ft / 671 m.

What time zone is Wells Airport in?

Wells Airport is in the America/Detroit time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Wells Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wells Airport is approximately 5.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wells Airport?

The nearest airport to Wells Airport is Wabasis Lake Airport (MI80), about 4.6 nm to the e, followed by Doren Field and Wilds Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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