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Palmer Field

ICAO 96KS🇺🇸 Glasco
Coordinates
39.3686°N, 97.7881°W
Elevation
1,404 ft (428 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-KS
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.2° E

Daylight today(Oct 22, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:22
Sunrise
07:49
Sunset
18:44
Civil dusk
19:11

About 10h 55m 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 Palmer Field

Palmer Field is a small airport in Glasco, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,404 ft (428 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft / 762 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Blosser Municipal Airport (CNK), about 12.5 nm to the nne.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 362,500 ft / 762 m50 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
ADA WEST SR-SS MON-FRI; OCNL USE ON WKNDS BY NOTAM[66-SALINA LO]Special useDanger7000 ft MSLFL180

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
Obstacle—1,673 ft—
Obstacle—1,686 ft—
Obstacle—1,670 ft—
Obstacle—1,667 ft—
Obstacle—1,680 ft—
Obstacle—1,654 ft—
Obstacle—1,654 ft—
Obstacle—1,644 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Palmer Field.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Palmer Field located?

Palmer Field is small airport located in Glasco, United States, at an elevation of 1,404 ft (428 m).

How many runways does Palmer Field have?

Palmer Field has 1 runway, the longest being 2,500 ft / 762 m.

What time zone is Palmer Field in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Palmer Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Palmer Field is approximately 3.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Palmer Field?

The nearest airport to Palmer Field is Blosser Municipal Airport (CNK), about 12.5 nm to the nne, followed by Solomon Valley Airpark and Minneapolis City County Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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