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Small airport

Cottonwood Airport

ICAO IL57🇺🇸 Bloomington
Coordinates
40.4220°N, 89.0206°W
Elevation
765 ft (233 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3° W

Daylight today(Jul 21, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:12
Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
20:22
Civil dusk
20:54

About 14h 38m 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 Cottonwood Airport

Cottonwood Airport is a small airport in Bloomington, United States. It sits at an elevation of 765 ft (233 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft / 549 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Kieser Field (39IL), about 2.4 nm to the wnw.

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 / 361,800 ft / 549 m134 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
WJBC-AM (Bloomington)400 ft856 ft
Obstacle781 ft
Obstacle840 ft
Obstacle840 ft
Obstacle801 ft
Obstacle827 ft
Obstacle804 ft
Obstacle866 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Cottonwood Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cottonwood Airport located?

Cottonwood Airport is small airport located in Bloomington, United States, at an elevation of 765 ft (233 m).

How many runways does Cottonwood Airport have?

Cottonwood Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,800 ft / 549 m.

What time zone is Cottonwood Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Cottonwood Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cottonwood Airport is approximately 3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Cottonwood Airport?

The nearest airport to Cottonwood Airport is Kieser Field (39IL), about 2.4 nm to the wnw, followed by Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal and Johnston Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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