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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Engler Field

ICAO E53🇺🇸 Bad Axe
Coordinates
43.8462°N, 83.0468°W
Elevation
725 ft (221 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MI
Time zone
Detroit(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
7.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 21, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:36
Sunrise
06:10
Sunset
21:08
Civil dusk
21:43

About 14h 59m 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 Engler Field

Engler Field is a small airport in Bad Axe, United States. It sits at an elevation of 725 ft (221 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,523 ft / 769 m. It observes America/Detroit local time. The nearest airport is Huron County Memorial Airport (KBAX), about 4.8 nm to the se.

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
7 / 25▸ displaced2,523 ft / 769 m65 ftTurf-fLightedOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
STEELHEAD BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger6000 ft MSLFL180
STEELHEAD LOW NORTH BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger500 ft GND6000 ft MSL
STEELHEAD LOW SOUTH BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger4000 ft MSL6000 ft MSL

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
Obstacle820 ft
Obstacle820 ft
Obstacle866 ft
Obstacle804 ft
Obstacle846 ft
Obstacle843 ft
Obstacle814 ft
Obstacle810 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Engler Field.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Engler Field located?

Engler Field is small airport located in Bad Axe, United States, at an elevation of 725 ft (221 m).

How many runways does Engler Field have?

Engler Field has 1 runway, the longest being 2,523 ft / 769 m.

What time zone is Engler Field in?

Engler Field is in the America/Detroit time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Engler Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Engler Field is approximately 7.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Engler Field?

The nearest airport to Engler Field is Huron County Memorial Airport (KBAX), about 4.8 nm to the se, followed by Grindstone Air Harbor Airport and Gentner Strip Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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