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Small airport

Whirlwind Aviation Airport

ICAO 48AR🇺🇸 Fisher
Coordinates
35.4847°N, 90.8411°W
Elevation
240 ft (73 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AR
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 21, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:35
Sunrise
06:04
Sunset
20:17
Civil dusk
20:45

About 14h 12m 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 Whirlwind Aviation Airport

Whirlwind Aviation Airport is a small airport in Fisher, United States. It sits at an elevation of 240 ft (73 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft / 549 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Cartillar Flying Services Fisher Airport (US-8827), about 2.9 nm to the w.

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
18 / 361,800 ft / 549 m20 ftConUnlitOpen

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from Whirlwind Aviation Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Whirlwind Aviation Airport located?

Whirlwind Aviation Airport is small airport located in Fisher, United States, at an elevation of 240 ft (73 m).

How many runways does Whirlwind Aviation Airport have?

Whirlwind Aviation Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,800 ft / 549 m.

What time zone is Whirlwind Aviation Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Whirlwind Aviation Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Whirlwind Aviation Airport is approximately 1.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Whirlwind Aviation Airport?

The nearest airport to Whirlwind Aviation Airport is Cartillar Flying Services Fisher Airport (US-8827), about 2.9 nm to the w, followed by Imboden Airport and Jamies Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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