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Small airport

Sterling Airport

ICAO 3B3🇺🇸 Sterling
Coordinates
42.4259°N, 71.7929°W
Elevation
459 ft (140 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
13.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:52
Sunrise
05:26
Sunset
20:22
Civil dusk
20:56

About 14h 56m 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 Sterling Airport

Sterling Airport is a public use airport located two nautical miles (4 km) southwest of the central business district of Sterling, a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It is privately owned by Monadnock Realty Corp.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 34▸ displaced3,086 ft / 941 m40 ftAsph-gLightedOpen
H150 ft / 15 m50 ftAsph-fUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF122.900 MHz

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Worcester Plaza289 ft476 ft
Obstacle1,447 ft
Obstacle1,476 ft
Obstacle1,175 ft
Obstacle1,178 ft
Obstacle1,155 ft
Obstacle1,135 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sterling Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sterling Airport located?

Sterling Airport is small airport located in Sterling, United States, at an elevation of 459 ft (140 m).

How many runways does Sterling Airport have?

Sterling Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 3,086 ft / 941 m.

What time zone is Sterling Airport in?

Sterling Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Sterling Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sterling Airport is approximately 13.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sterling Airport?

The nearest airport to Sterling Airport is Marshall's Airport (MA16), about 4 nm to the ssw, followed by Fitchburg Municipal Airport and Worcester Regional Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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