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Small airport

Derksen Airport

ICAO 52NR🇺🇸 Goldston
Coordinates
35.5279°N, 79.3962°W
Elevation
449 ft (137 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-NC
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
8.9° W

Daylight today(Jul 20, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:49
Sunrise
06:18
Sunset
20:32
Civil dusk
21:00

About 14h 14m 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 Derksen Airport

Derksen Airport is a small airport in Goldston, United States. It sits at an elevation of 449 ft (137 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,447 ft / 441 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Brooks Field (8NC6), about 10 nm to the n.

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 / 361,447 ft / 441 m24 ftConUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Derksen Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Derksen Airport located?

Derksen Airport is small airport located in Goldston, United States, at an elevation of 449 ft (137 m).

How many runways does Derksen Airport have?

Derksen Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,447 ft / 441 m.

What time zone is Derksen Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Derksen Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Derksen Airport is approximately 8.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Derksen Airport?

The nearest airport to Derksen Airport is Brooks Field (8NC6), about 10 nm to the n, followed by Moretz Riverside Landing Airport and Gilliam-McConnell Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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