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Small airport

Airport Manatee Airport

ICAO 48X🇺🇸 Palmetto
Coordinates
27.6425°N, 82.5209°W
Elevation
27 ft (8 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-FL
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
6.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:20
Sunrise
06:46
Sunset
20:28
Civil dusk
20:54

About 13h 42m 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 Airport Manatee Airport

Airport Manatee Airport is a small airport in Palmetto, United States. It sits at an elevation of 27 ft (8 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,120 ft / 951 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Thomson Airfield (6FD7), about 5.9 nm to the s.

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
07 / 253,120 ft / 951 m100 ftTurf-gLightedOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TAMPA CLASS B AREA BClass BControlled1200 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
TAMPA CLASS B AREA CClass BControlled3000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
TAMPA CLASS B AREA DClass BControlled6000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle404 ft36 ft
Signature Place371 ft75 ft
Obstacle351 ft46 ft
Parkshore Plaza348 ft56 ft
Ovation338 ft46 ft
Bayfront Towers331 ft89 ft
Obstacle295 ft36 ft
First Central Tower246 ft23 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Airport Manatee Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Airport Manatee Airport located?

Airport Manatee Airport is small airport located in Palmetto, United States, at an elevation of 27 ft (8 m).

How many runways does Airport Manatee Airport have?

Airport Manatee Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,120 ft / 951 m.

What time zone is Airport Manatee Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Airport Manatee Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Airport Manatee Airport is approximately 6.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Airport Manatee Airport?

The nearest airport to Airport Manatee Airport is Thomson Airfield (6FD7), about 5.9 nm to the s, followed by Albert Whitted Airport and MacDill Air Force Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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