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Small airport

Sand Field Airport

ICAO IA69🇺🇸 Marcus
Coordinates
42.8736°N, 95.8031°W
Elevation
1,520 ft (463 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IA
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 19, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:29
Sunrise
06:02
Sunset
20:58
Civil dusk
21:32

About 14h 56m 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 Sand Field Airport

Sand Field Airport is a small airport in Marcus, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,520 ft (463 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 5,000 ft / 1,524 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Paullina Municipal Airport (1Y9), about 9.2 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
18 / 365,000 ft / 1,524 m66 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CRYPT NORTH 0930-1100 & 1400-1530 TUE-SAT & BY NOTAM 134Special useDanger8000 ft MSL17999 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
Obstacle1,457 ft
Obstacle1,490 ft
Obstacle1,444 ft
Obstacle1,483 ft
Obstacle1,460 ft
Obstacle1,457 ft
Obstacle1,444 ft
Obstacle1,486 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sand Field Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sand Field Airport located?

Sand Field Airport is small airport located in Marcus, United States, at an elevation of 1,520 ft (463 m).

How many runways does Sand Field Airport have?

Sand Field Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,000 ft / 1,524 m.

What time zone is Sand Field Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Sand Field Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sand Field Airport is approximately 1.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sand Field Airport?

The nearest airport to Sand Field Airport is Paullina Municipal Airport (1Y9), about 9.2 nm to the ne, followed by Cherokee County Regional Airport and Plueger Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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