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W Davis Airport

ICAO IL87🇺🇸 Compton
Coordinates
41.7111°N, 89.1123°W
Elevation
930 ft (283 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.1° W

Daylight today(Oct 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:44
Sunrise
07:13
Sunset
18:12
Civil dusk
18:40

About 10h 59m 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 W Davis Airport

W Davis Airport is a small airport in Compton, United States. It sits at an elevation of 930 ft (283 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft / 610 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Gehant Airport (7LL6), about 1.7 nm to the wsw.

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
N / S2,000 ft / 610 m200 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle—860 ft—
Obstacle—801 ft—
Obstacle—840 ft—
Obstacle—892 ft—
Obstacle—846 ft—
Obstacle—860 ft—
Obstacle—860 ft—
Obstacle—817 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from W Davis Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is W Davis Airport located?

W Davis Airport is small airport located in Compton, United States, at an elevation of 930 ft (283 m).

How many runways does W Davis Airport have?

W Davis Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,000 ft / 610 m.

What time zone is W Davis Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at W Davis Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at W Davis Airport is approximately 3.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near W Davis Airport?

The nearest airport to W Davis Airport is Gehant Airport (7LL6), about 1.7 nm to the wsw, followed by Earl Barnickel Airport and Bresson Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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