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Small airport

Candle 2 Airport

IATA CDLICAO AK75🇺🇸 Candle
Coordinates
65.9077°N, 161.9260°W
Elevation
15 ft (5 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Nome(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
8.7° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:15
Sunrise
07:15
Sunset
22:24
Civil dusk
23:24

About 15h 9m 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 Candle 2 Airport

Candle 2 Airport is a small airport in Candle, United States (IATA CDL). It sits at an elevation of 15 ft (5 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,880 ft / 1,183 m. It observes America/Nome local time. The nearest airport is Independence Creek Airport (2AK9), about 19.3 nm to the sw.

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
02 / 203,880 ft / 1,183 m90 ftGrvl-fUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Candle 2 Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Candle 2 Airport?

Candle 2 Airport uses the IATA code CDL.

Where is Candle 2 Airport located?

Candle 2 Airport is small airport located in Candle, United States, at an elevation of 15 ft (5 m).

How many runways does Candle 2 Airport have?

Candle 2 Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,880 ft / 1,183 m.

What time zone is Candle 2 Airport in?

Candle 2 Airport is in the America/Nome time zone (UTC-08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Candle 2 Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Candle 2 Airport is approximately 8.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Candle 2 Airport?

The nearest airport to Candle 2 Airport is Independence Creek Airport (2AK9), about 19.3 nm to the sw, followed by Buckland Airport and Deering Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Candle 2 Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.