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Zapata County Airport

ICAO KAPYLocal APY🇺🇸 Zapata
Coordinates
26.9688°N, 99.2489°W
Elevation
422 ft (129 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 20, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:30
Sunrise
06:56
Sunset
20:32
Civil dusk
20:58

About 13h 37m 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 Zapata County Airport

Zapata County Airport is a small airport in Zapata, United States (ICAO KAPY). It sits at an elevation of 422 ft (129 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 5,000 ft / 1,524 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is El Retorno Airport (MX-0721), about 11.5 nm to the ssw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

KAPY

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Map

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Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 30▸ displaced5,000 ft / 1,524 m60 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.700 MHz

Nearby airports

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Zapata County Airport?

The ICAO code for Zapata County Airport is KAPY.

Where is Zapata County Airport located?

Zapata County Airport is small airport located in Zapata, United States, at an elevation of 422 ft (129 m).

How many runways does Zapata County Airport have?

Zapata County Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,000 ft / 1,524 m.

What time zone is Zapata County Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Zapata County Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Zapata County Airport is approximately 3.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Zapata County Airport?

The nearest airport to Zapata County Airport is El Retorno Airport (MX-0721), about 11.5 nm to the ssw, followed by Corralitos Airport and McNeel Ranch Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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