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Small airport

Pierce Field

ICAO 72TA🇺🇸 Port O'Connor
Coordinates
28.4586°N, 96.2919°W
Elevation
5 ft (2 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:14
Sunrise
06:40
Sunset
20:24
Civil dusk
20:50

About 13h 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 Pierce Field

Pierce Field is a small airport in Port O'Connor, United States. It sits at an elevation of 5 ft (2 m) and has 2 runways, the longest 6,000 ft / 1,829 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is La Salle Ranch Airport (US-4347), about 8.8 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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 246,000 ft / 1,829 m75 ftConcUnlitOpen
18 / 362,913 ft / 888 m30 ftConcUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CNTRHOUSTON CNTR126.625 MHz

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Pierce Field.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pierce Field located?

Pierce Field is small airport located in Port O'Connor, United States, at an elevation of 5 ft (2 m).

How many runways does Pierce Field have?

Pierce Field has 2 runways, the longest being 6,000 ft / 1,829 m.

What time zone is Pierce Field in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Pierce Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Pierce Field is approximately 2.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Pierce Field?

The nearest airport to Pierce Field is La Salle Ranch Airport (US-4347), about 8.8 nm to the wsw, followed by Matagorda Peninsula Airport and National Wildlife Refuge Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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