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Small airport

Beechwood Airpark

ICAO 56AL🇺🇸 Athens
Coordinates
34.7728°N, 87.1746°W
Elevation
647 ft (197 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:20
Sunrise
05:48
Sunset
20:02
Civil dusk
20:31

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 Beechwood Airpark

Beechwood Airpark is a small airport in Athens, United States. It sits at an elevation of 647 ft (197 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,630 ft / 802 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Elk Haven Airport (US-8460), about 3.9 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
18 / 362,630 ft / 802 m60 ftTurf/dirtUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle322 ft732 ft
Obstacle279 ft764 ft
Obstacle259 ft748 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Beechwood Airpark.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Beechwood Airpark located?

Beechwood Airpark is small airport located in Athens, United States, at an elevation of 647 ft (197 m).

How many runways does Beechwood Airpark have?

Beechwood Airpark has 1 runway, the longest being 2,630 ft / 802 m.

What time zone is Beechwood Airpark in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Beechwood Airpark?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Beechwood Airpark is approximately 3.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Beechwood Airpark?

The nearest airport to Beechwood Airpark is Elk Haven Airport (US-8460), about 3.9 nm to the nnw, followed by Pryor Field Regional Airport and Upper Fort Hampton Strip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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