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Small airport

Nelson Private Airport

ICAO 60IS🇺🇸 Browns
Coordinates
38.4006°N, 87.9886°W
Elevation
420 ft (128 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:11
Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
20:16
Civil dusk
20:46

About 14h 34m 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 Nelson Private Airport

Nelson Private Airport is a small airport in Browns, United States. It sits at an elevation of 420 ft (128 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 4,000 ft / 1,219 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Beckerman Field (5LL0), about 7.1 nm to the e.

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
16 / 344,000 ft / 1,219 m100 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Beckerman Field5LL0
7.1 nm E (86°)
Fifer Field3II2
11.7 nm SSE (164°)
Garrett Field7IN3
13.6 nm SE (135°)
Dozier Airport57IS
14.3 nm WSW (249°)
Eickholtz AirportII33
16.1 nm ENE (77°)
Bugtown Airport15IN
16.6 nm SSE (155°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Nelson Private Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Nelson Private Airport located?

Nelson Private Airport is small airport located in Browns, United States, at an elevation of 420 ft (128 m).

How many runways does Nelson Private Airport have?

Nelson Private Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,000 ft / 1,219 m.

What time zone is Nelson Private Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Nelson Private Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nelson Private Airport is approximately 3.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Nelson Private Airport?

The nearest airport to Nelson Private Airport is Beckerman Field (5LL0), about 7.1 nm to the e, followed by Fifer Field and Garrett Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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