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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Ames Field

ICAO 6FL8🇺🇸 Trenton
Coordinates
29.5875°N, 82.8712°W
Elevation
64 ft (20 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-FL
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
6.1° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:46
Sunrise
07:10
Sunset
19:54
Civil dusk
20:18

About 12h 44m 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 Ames Field

Ames Field is a private use airport in Levy County, Florida, United States. It is located three nautical miles (6 km) southwest of the central business district of Trenton, a city in Gilchrist County. It is owned by Bill J. Haynes. It used to be a public use airport owned by Alicia Ames Steele.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 36▸ displaced2,600 ft / 792 m75 ftTurf-gUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
WCWB-FM (Trenton)453 ft36 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Ames Field.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ames Field located?

Ames Field is small airport located in Trenton, United States, at an elevation of 64 ft (20 m).

How many runways does Ames Field have?

Ames Field has 1 runway, the longest being 2,600 ft / 792 m.

What time zone is Ames Field in?

Ames Field is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Ames Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ames Field is approximately 6.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ames Field?

The nearest airport to Ames Field is Windy Acres Airport (6FD0), about 1.3 nm to the s, followed by Neal Field and White Farms Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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