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Franklin's Plainview Airport

ICAO 8NE6🇺🇸 Franklin
Coordinates
40.1208°N, 98.9254°W
Elevation
2,000 ft (610 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Region
US-NE
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
4° E

Daylight today(Jul 21, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:53
Sunrise
06:25
Sunset
21:01
Civil dusk
21:32

About 14h 36m 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 Franklin's Plainview Airport

Franklin's Plainview Airport is a small airport in Franklin, United States. It sits at an elevation of 2,000 ft (610 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft / 610 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Smith Airport (8NE7), about 3.8 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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 342,000 ft / 610 m125 ftTurf-gUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Smith Airport8NE7
3.8 nm WSW (251°)
Bunger Field81NE
9.9 nm NNW (338°)
Sindt Airport15NE
11 nm NNE (24°)
Red Cloud Municipal AirportK7V7
17.8 nm E (97°)
Nebraskaland Aviation Airport30NE
17.9 nm NE (38°)
Alma Municipal Airport4D9
19.3 nm W (269°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Franklin's Plainview Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Franklin's Plainview Airport located?

Franklin's Plainview Airport is small airport located in Franklin, United States, at an elevation of 2,000 ft (610 m).

How many runways does Franklin's Plainview Airport have?

Franklin's Plainview Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,000 ft / 610 m.

What time zone is Franklin's Plainview Airport in?

Franklin's Plainview Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Franklin's Plainview Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Franklin's Plainview Airport is approximately 4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Franklin's Plainview Airport?

The nearest airport to Franklin's Plainview Airport is Smith Airport (8NE7), about 3.8 nm to the wsw, followed by Bunger Field and Sindt Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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