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Small airport

Benjamin Franklin Airport

ICAO 59TX🇺🇸 Godley
Coordinates
32.4874°N, 97.4902°W
Elevation
990 ft (302 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3° E

Daylight today(Jul 20, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:09
Sunrise
06:37
Sunset
20:37
Civil dusk
21:04

About 14h 0m 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 Benjamin Franklin Airport

Benjamin Franklin Airport is a small airport in Godley, United States. It sits at an elevation of 990 ft (302 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft / 914 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Hawkins Field (TX98), about 1 nm to the sw.

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
01 / 193,000 ft / 914 m100 ftTurf-fUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DALLAS CLASS B AREA MClass BControlled5000 ft MSL11000 ft MSL

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Benjamin Franklin Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Benjamin Franklin Airport located?

Benjamin Franklin Airport is small airport located in Godley, United States, at an elevation of 990 ft (302 m).

How many runways does Benjamin Franklin Airport have?

Benjamin Franklin Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,000 ft / 914 m.

What time zone is Benjamin Franklin Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Benjamin Franklin Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Benjamin Franklin Airport is approximately 3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Benjamin Franklin Airport?

The nearest airport to Benjamin Franklin Airport is Hawkins Field (TX98), about 1 nm to the sw, followed by Buffalo Chips Airpark and Williams Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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