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Small airport

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(Sep 4, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:55
Sunrise
07:19
Sunset
19:55
Civil dusk
20:19

About 12h 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

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NOTAMs

KAPY

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.700 MHz

Services & operations

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Zapata County Airport.

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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.