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Small airport

George P Shanks Airport

ICAO 54TA🇺🇸 Waxahachie
Coordinates
32.2997°N, 96.8733°W
Elevation
610 ft (186 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 19, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:06
Sunrise
06:34
Sunset
20:35
Civil dusk
21:02

About 14h 1m 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 George P Shanks Airport

George P Shanks Airport is a small airport in Waxahachie, United States. It sits at an elevation of 610 ft (186 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,900 ft / 884 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Bee Creek Airport (34TE), about 8 nm to the wsw.

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 / 332,900 ft / 884 m30 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Bee Creek Airport34TE
8 nm WSW (239°)
Flying O AirportTX29
8.6 nm E (94°)
Tsa GliderportTA11
8.6 nm NW (305°)
Hirok AirportTE50
8.9 nm SSW (212°)
Chimera Aerodrome9XA4
9.1 nm WNW (292°)
Coyote Crossing AirportTA26
9.3 nm W (269°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from George P Shanks Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is George P Shanks Airport located?

George P Shanks Airport is small airport located in Waxahachie, United States, at an elevation of 610 ft (186 m).

How many runways does George P Shanks Airport have?

George P Shanks Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,900 ft / 884 m.

What time zone is George P Shanks Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at George P Shanks Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at George P Shanks Airport is approximately 2.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near George P Shanks Airport?

The nearest airport to George P Shanks Airport is Bee Creek Airport (34TE), about 8 nm to the wsw, followed by Flying O Airport and Tsa Gliderport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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