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Big Island Airport

ICAO ID29🇺🇸 Orofino
Coordinates
46.6974°N, 115.9840°W
Elevation
2,249 ft (685 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-ID
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
13.2° E

Daylight today(Sep 4, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:37
Sunrise
06:09
Sunset
19:19
Civil dusk
19:50

About 13h 11m 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 Big Island Airport

Big Island Airport is a small airport in Orofino, United States. It sits at an elevation of 2,249 ft (685 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft / 792 m. It observes America/Los Angeles local time. The nearest airport is CPTPA Headquarters Airport (ID84), about 9 nm to the ese.

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
01 / 192,600 ft / 792 m150 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Big Island Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Big Island Airport located?

Big Island Airport is small airport located in Orofino, United States, at an elevation of 2,249 ft (685 m).

How many runways does Big Island Airport have?

Big Island Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,600 ft / 792 m.

What time zone is Big Island Airport in?

Big Island Airport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Big Island Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Big Island Airport is approximately 13.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Big Island Airport?

The nearest airport to Big Island Airport is CPTPA Headquarters Airport (ID84), about 9 nm to the ese, followed by Elk River Airport and Stocking Meadows Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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