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Small airport

Tanner Hiller Airport

ICAO K8B5Local 8B5🇺🇸 Barre/Barre Plains
Coordinates
42.3564°N, 72.1301°W
Elevation
584 ft (178 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
13.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:53
Sunrise
05:26
Sunset
20:24
Civil dusk
20:57

About 14h 57m 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 Tanner Hiller Airport

Tanner–Hiller Airport, in Barre, Massachusetts, was a single runway public airport last operated by the G&C Group of Acton, MA. The airport closed on September 18, 2024. In its later years, the airport averaged 30 flights per week, and had approximately 25 aircraft and hang gliders based on the field. During the summer months the airport was home to hang gliding operations and ultralight activity. The airport sat adjacent to the Ware River in the town of New Braintree. The property has begun a process of being converted into Menameset Habitat, a wildlife management area, and a 2-mile section of the Mass Central Rail Trail.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 24▸ displaced3,027 ft / 923 m40 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
UNICCTAF/UNICOM123.000 MHz

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tanner Hiller Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tanner Hiller Airport located?

Tanner Hiller Airport is small airport located in Barre/Barre Plains, United States, at an elevation of 584 ft (178 m).

How many runways does Tanner Hiller Airport have?

Tanner Hiller Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,027 ft / 923 m.

What time zone is Tanner Hiller Airport in?

Tanner Hiller Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Tanner Hiller Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tanner Hiller Airport is approximately 13.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tanner Hiller Airport?

The nearest airport to Tanner Hiller Airport is B&B Farm Airport (MA89), about 1.3 nm to the ese, followed by Ware Airport and Spencer Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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