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Small airport

Whatley Flying Service Airport

ICAO 8TA1🇺🇸 Seadrift
Coordinates
28.4779°N, 96.7602°W
Elevation
20 ft (6 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:15
Sunrise
06:42
Sunset
20:26
Civil dusk
20:52

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 Whatley Flying Service Airport

Whatley Flying Service Airport is a small airport in Seadrift, United States. It sits at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,100 ft / 945 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Daniel Flying Services Airport (US-6440), about 7.5 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
N / S3,100 ft / 945 m60 ftGrvl-turfUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
A632E SR-2400 MON-FRI; 1400-2400 SUN & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger6000 ft MSL9000 ft MSL
A632F 0700-MDNT MON-SATSpecial useDanger3000 ft GND17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle23 ft
Obstacle26 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Whatley Flying Service Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Whatley Flying Service Airport located?

Whatley Flying Service Airport is small airport located in Seadrift, United States, at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m).

How many runways does Whatley Flying Service Airport have?

Whatley Flying Service Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,100 ft / 945 m.

What time zone is Whatley Flying Service Airport in?

Whatley Flying Service Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Whatley Flying Service Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Whatley Flying Service Airport is approximately 2.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Whatley Flying Service Airport?

The nearest airport to Whatley Flying Service Airport is Daniel Flying Services Airport (US-6440), about 7.5 nm to the wsw, followed by Green Lake Ranch Airport and Tanner's Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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