Medicine Bow Airport
Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)
About 14h 51m 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 Medicine Bow Airport
Site 32 SL-O Intermediate Field Historic District, also known as the Medicine Bow Airport, is an early lighted airway on the Transcontinental Airway System, located just south of the town of Medicine Bow, Wyoming. The airport was built one mile west, then moved to this location in 1929, as an emergency landing field on Route T, the New York to San Francisco airway, between larger airfields at Salt Lake and Omaha. It included a constantly-lit beacon and a cement arrow which pointed the way to the next beacon along the airway route.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 / 28 | 3,170 ft / 966 m | 80 ft | Turf-dirt-f | Unlit | Open |
| 06 / 24 | 2,680 ft / 817 m | 50 ft | Turf-dirt-p | Unlit | Open |
Navaids(1)
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | — | 7,484 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 7,382 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 7,421 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 7,487 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 7,379 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 7,408 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 7,444 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 7,408 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Medicine Bow Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Medicine Bow Airport located?
Medicine Bow Airport is small airport located in Medicine Bow, United States, at an elevation of 6,646 ft (2,026 m).
How many runways does Medicine Bow Airport have?
Medicine Bow Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 3,170 ft / 966 m.
What time zone is Medicine Bow Airport in?
Medicine Bow Airport is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Medicine Bow Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Medicine Bow Airport is approximately 8.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Medicine Bow Airport?
The nearest airport to Medicine Bow Airport is Ellis Ranch Airport (WY17), about 13.7 nm to the nw, followed by Robbins Airport and Cedar Creek Ranch Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Medicine Bow Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.