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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Shelby Strip

ICAO AA05Local AA25🇺🇸 Palmer
Coordinates
61.5079°N, 149.0789°W
Elevation
40 ft (12 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
14.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 21, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:36
Sunrise
05:00
Sunset
23:07
Civil dusk
00:31

About 18h 7m 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 Shelby Strip

Shelby Strip is a small airport in Palmer, United States. It sits at an elevation of 40 ft (12 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,104 ft / 336 m. It observes America/Anchorage local time. The nearest airport is Butte Municipal Airport (AK1), about 2.2 nm to the ne.

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
06 / 241,104 ft / 336 m14 ftGrvlUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle348 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Shelby Strip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shelby Strip located?

Shelby Strip is small airport located in Palmer, United States, at an elevation of 40 ft (12 m).

How many runways does Shelby Strip have?

Shelby Strip has 1 runway, the longest being 1,104 ft / 336 m.

What time zone is Shelby Strip in?

Shelby Strip is in the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Shelby Strip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Shelby Strip is approximately 14.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Shelby Strip?

The nearest airport to Shelby Strip is Butte Municipal Airport (AK1), about 2.2 nm to the ne, followed by Knik River Airport and Sky Ranch At Pioneer Peak Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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