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Small airport

Hess Airport

ICAO 6TX8🇺🇸 Mansfield
Coordinates
32.5560°N, 97.2064°W
Elevation
673 ft (205 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:06
Sunrise
06:34
Sunset
20:37
Civil dusk
21:05

About 14h 3m 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 Hess Airport

Hess Airport is a small airport in Mansfield, United States. It sits at an elevation of 673 ft (205 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,900 ft / 579 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Retta Airport (8TS1), about 2 nm to the wsw.

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
08 / 261,900 ft / 579 m100 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DALLAS CLASS B AREA GClass BControlled3000 ft MSL11000 ft MSL
DALLAS CLASS B AREA JClass BControlled4000 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 Hess Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hess Airport located?

Hess Airport is small airport located in Mansfield, United States, at an elevation of 673 ft (205 m).

How many runways does Hess Airport have?

Hess Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,900 ft / 579 m.

What time zone is Hess Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Hess Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hess Airport is approximately 2.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Hess Airport?

The nearest airport to Hess Airport is Retta Airport (8TS1), about 2 nm to the wsw, followed by Alpine Range Airport and Flying L Airpark.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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