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Small airport

Whites Airport

ICAO 47TE🇺🇸 La Ward
Coordinates
28.8517°N, 96.4975°W
Elevation
43 ft (13 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:13
Sunrise
06:40
Sunset
20:26
Civil dusk
20:52

About 13h 46m 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 Whites Airport

Whites Airport is a small airport in La Ward, United States. It sits at an elevation of 43 ft (13 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,300 ft / 701 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Hahns Airport (6TE3), about 6.4 nm to the nnw.

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
17 / 352,300 ft / 701 m40 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Whites Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Whites Airport located?

Whites Airport is small airport located in La Ward, United States, at an elevation of 43 ft (13 m).

How many runways does Whites Airport have?

Whites Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,300 ft / 701 m.

What time zone is Whites Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Whites Airport?

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

What airports are near Whites Airport?

The nearest airport to Whites Airport is Hahns Airport (6TE3), about 6.4 nm to the nnw, followed by Shank N Bank Airport and Tejas Flying Services Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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