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Small airport

Roberts Roost Airport

ICAO 70TN🇺🇸 Sparta
Coordinates
36.0273°N, 85.4948°W
Elevation
1,038 ft (316 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-TN
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
5.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:09
Sunrise
05:38
Sunset
19:59
Civil dusk
20:29

About 14h 21m 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 Roberts Roost Airport

Roberts Roost Airport is a small airport in Sparta, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,038 ft (316 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,219 ft / 372 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Upper Cumberland Regional Airport (KSRB), about 2.4 nm to the nw.

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
17 / 351,219 ft / 372 m40 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle1,099 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Roberts Roost Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Roberts Roost Airport located?

Roberts Roost Airport is small airport located in Sparta, United States, at an elevation of 1,038 ft (316 m).

How many runways does Roberts Roost Airport have?

Roberts Roost Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,219 ft / 372 m.

What time zone is Roberts Roost Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Roberts Roost Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Roberts Roost Airport is approximately 5.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Roberts Roost Airport?

The nearest airport to Roberts Roost Airport is Upper Cumberland Regional Airport (KSRB), about 2.4 nm to the nw, followed by One Grand Field and Pops Landing.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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