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Small airport

Gjerde International Airport

ICAO 5MU5🇺🇸 Drexel
Coordinates
38.5090°N, 94.4843°W
Elevation
905 ft (276 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Region
US-MO
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1° E

Daylight today(Jul 20, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:39
Sunrise
06:10
Sunset
20:40
Civil dusk
21:11

About 14h 31m 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 Gjerde International Airport

Gjerde International Airport is a small airport in Drexel, United States. It sits at an elevation of 905 ft (276 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,600 ft / 488 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is McDonnell Airport (03MU), about 3.5 nm to the ese.

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 / 361,600 ft / 488 m60 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

McDonnell Airport03MU
3.5 nm ESE (106°)
Hilltop AirportMU62
6 nm WNW (303°)
Bishop's Landing Airport89MO
6.3 nm NW (315°)
Lawrence Smith Memorial AirportKLRY
9 nm NE (47°)
Angle Bar M AirportMU07
10.7 nm SE (130°)
Crosswind AirfieldSN88
11.6 nm WNW (289°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Gjerde International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gjerde International Airport located?

Gjerde International Airport is small airport located in Drexel, United States, at an elevation of 905 ft (276 m).

How many runways does Gjerde International Airport have?

Gjerde International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,600 ft / 488 m.

What time zone is Gjerde International Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Gjerde International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gjerde International Airport is approximately 1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gjerde International Airport?

The nearest airport to Gjerde International Airport is McDonnell Airport (03MU), about 3.5 nm to the ese, followed by Hilltop Airport and Bishop's Landing Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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