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Small airport

Defiance Memorial Airport

IATA DFIICAO KDFILocal DFI🇺🇸 Defiance
Coordinates
41.3375°N, 84.4288°W
Elevation
707 ft (215 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-OH
Time zone
Detroit(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
6.4° W

Daylight today(Sep 3, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:39
Sunrise
07:07
Sunset
20:09
Civil dusk
20:38

About 13h 2m 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 Defiance Memorial Airport

Defiance Memorial Airport is a public use airport located four nautical miles (7 km) northwest of the central business district of Defiance, in Defiance County, Ohio, United States. It is owned by the Board of County Commissioners.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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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
12 / 304,199 ft / 1,280 m72 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DTOLEDO APP/DEP134.350 MHz
ASOSASOS121.425 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.700 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2609 · effective Sep 3, 2026 – Oct 1, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (1)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

Showing 3 of 3 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle715 ft
Obstacle719 ft
Obstacle709 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Defiance Memorial Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Defiance Memorial Airport?

The ICAO code for Defiance Memorial Airport is KDFI, and its IATA code is DFI.

Where is Defiance Memorial Airport located?

Defiance Memorial Airport is small airport located in Defiance, United States, at an elevation of 707 ft (215 m).

How many runways does Defiance Memorial Airport have?

Defiance Memorial Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,199 ft / 1,280 m.

What time zone is Defiance Memorial Airport in?

Defiance Memorial Airport is in the America/Detroit time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Defiance Memorial Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Defiance Memorial Airport is approximately 6.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Defiance Memorial Airport?

The nearest airport to Defiance Memorial Airport is Strable Landing Strip Airport (US-5382), about 8.5 nm to the ssw, followed by Williams County Airport and Blevins Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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