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Small airport

Washburn Municipal Airport

ICAO K5C8Local 5C8🇺🇸 Washburn
Coordinates
47.3512°N, 101.0259°W
Elevation
1,908 ft (582 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-ND
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
5.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:27
Sunrise
06:06
Sunset
21:36
Civil dusk
22:14

About 15h 31m 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 Washburn Municipal Airport

Washburn Municipal Airport is a public airport located four miles (6.5 km) north of the central business district of Washburn, in McLean County, North Dakota, United States. It is owned by the Washburn Airport Authority.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 263,700 ft / 1,128 m60 ftConLightedOpen
17 / 352,235 ft / 681 m120 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF122.900 MHz

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle2,159 ft
Obstacle2,159 ft
Obstacle2,142 ft
Obstacle2,165 ft
Obstacle2,126 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Washburn Municipal Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Washburn Municipal Airport located?

Washburn Municipal Airport is small airport located in Washburn, United States, at an elevation of 1,908 ft (582 m).

How many runways does Washburn Municipal Airport have?

Washburn Municipal Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 3,700 ft / 1,128 m.

What time zone is Washburn Municipal Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Washburn Municipal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Washburn Municipal Airport is approximately 5.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Washburn Municipal Airport?

The nearest airport to Washburn Municipal Airport is Lorentzen Airport (3NA2), about 3.4 nm to the ssw, followed by Philbrick Private Airstrip and LL Landing.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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