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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
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Region
US-ID
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
13.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 21, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:35
Sunrise
05:12
Sunset
20:30
Civil dusk
21:07

About 15h 18m 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.

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

CPTPA Headquarters AirportID84
9 nm ESE (122°)
Elk River AirportID85
9.3 nm NW (306°)
Stocking Meadows AirportID33
15.1 nm NNE (19°)
Freeman Creek Airport34ID
16.6 nm WSW (243°)
Orofino Municipal AirportS68
17.3 nm SW (224°)
Corral Creek Airport0ID9
20.7 nm WNW (285°)

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.