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Small airport

University Airport

ICAO KEDULocal EDU🇺🇸 Davis
Coordinates
38.5315°N, 121.7865°W
Elevation
69 ft (21 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-CA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
12.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:27
Sunrise
05:58
Sunset
20:30
Civil dusk
21:01

About 14h 32m 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 University Airport

University Airport

University Airport is a public-use airport located two nautical miles west of the central business district of Davis, a city in Yolo County, California, United States. It is owned by the University of California and operated by Transportation Services of the University of California, Davis. Of the ten campuses in the UC system, Davis is the only one with its own airport. It was the first university airport in the United States.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KEDU

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 353,176 ft / 968 m60 ftAsph-gUnlitOpen

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SACRAMENTO INTL AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled1600 ft MSL4100 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
KTKZ-AM (Sacramento)299 ft39 ft
Obstacle299 ft46 ft
Obstacle299 ft30 ft
Obstacle49 ft
Obstacle135 ft
Obstacle56 ft
Obstacle56 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from University Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for University Airport?

The ICAO code for University Airport is KEDU.

Where is University Airport located?

University Airport is small airport located in Davis, United States, at an elevation of 69 ft (21 m).

How many runways does University Airport have?

University Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,176 ft / 968 m.

What time zone is University Airport in?

University Airport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at University Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at University Airport is approximately 12.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near University Airport?

The nearest airport to University Airport is Yolo County Davis Woodland Winters Airport (KDWA), about 4.4 nm to the nw, followed by Tremont Airport and Medlock Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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