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Small airport

Bowstring Airport

ICAO 9Y0🇺🇸 Bowstring
Coordinates
47.5499°N, 93.8669°W
Elevation
1,372 ft (418 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MN
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
0.2° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:03
Sunrise
06:35
Sunset
19:58
Civil dusk
20:30

About 13h 23m 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 Bowstring Airport

Bowstring Airport is a small airport in Bowstring, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,372 ft (418 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,565 ft / 782 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Bigfork Municipal Airport (KFOZ), about 16.5 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
07 / 252,565 ft / 782 m150 ftTurf-gLightedOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BEAVER 0800-2200 MON-FRI & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger300 ft GNDFL180
EXCLUDED FROM BEAVERSpecial useDangerGND1500 ft GND

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bowstring Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bowstring Airport located?

Bowstring Airport is small airport located in Bowstring, United States, at an elevation of 1,372 ft (418 m).

How many runways does Bowstring Airport have?

Bowstring Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,565 ft / 782 m.

What time zone is Bowstring Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Bowstring Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bowstring Airport is approximately 0.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bowstring Airport?

The nearest airport to Bowstring Airport is Bigfork Municipal Airport (KFOZ), about 16.5 nm to the nne, followed by Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field and Northome Municipal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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