Cottonwood Airport
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About 11h 0m 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.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 / 36 | 1,800 ft / 549 m | 134 ft | Turf | Unlit | Open |
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| WJBC-AM (Bloomington) | 400 ft | 856 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 781 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 840 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 840 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 801 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 827 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 804 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 866 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.
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.