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Small airport

Peterson Field

ICAO 7AL2🇺🇸 Steele
Coordinates
33.8648°N, 86.3108°W
Elevation
600 ft (183 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
4.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:17
Sunrise
05:45
Sunset
19:58
Civil dusk
20:27

About 14h 13m 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 Peterson Field

Peterson Field is a small airport in Steele, United States. It sits at an elevation of 600 ft (183 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,000 ft / 305 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Dugger's Field (AL60), about 5.2 nm to the ese.

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 / 351,000 ft / 305 m50 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Peterson Field.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Peterson Field located?

Peterson Field is small airport located in Steele, United States, at an elevation of 600 ft (183 m).

How many runways does Peterson Field have?

Peterson Field has 1 runway, the longest being 1,000 ft / 305 m.

What time zone is Peterson Field in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Peterson Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Peterson Field is approximately 4.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Peterson Field?

The nearest airport to Peterson Field is Dugger's Field (AL60), about 5.2 nm to the ese, followed by Robbins Field and Tranquility Base Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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