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Small airport

Compton Airport

ICAO 3LL9🇺🇸 Pocahontas
Coordinates
38.8042°N, 89.6089°W
Elevation
535 ft (163 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:14
Sunrise
05:45
Sunset
20:24
Civil dusk
20:55

About 14h 39m 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 Compton Airport

Compton Airport is a small airport in Pocahontas, United States. It sits at an elevation of 535 ft (163 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,600 ft / 488 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Smith Restricted Landing Area (61LL), about 2 nm to the sse.

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 / 331,600 ft / 488 m100 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Smith Restricted Landing Area61LL
2 nm SSE (159°)
Highland-Winet AirportH07
2.1 nm SW (225°)
Straeter Restricted Landing AreaUS-8457
4.2 nm SSE (153°)
Hammock Field7IS7
7.2 nm NNW (337°)
Silver Creek Gliderport3IL1
7.7 nm NNW (341°)
Mueller AirportUS-6898
7.9 nm N (355°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Compton Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Compton Airport located?

Compton Airport is small airport located in Pocahontas, United States, at an elevation of 535 ft (163 m).

How many runways does Compton Airport have?

Compton Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,600 ft / 488 m.

What time zone is Compton Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Compton Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Compton Airport is approximately 2.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Compton Airport?

The nearest airport to Compton Airport is Smith Restricted Landing Area (61LL), about 2 nm to the sse, followed by Highland-Winet Airport and Straeter Restricted Landing Area.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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