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Sheldon Regional Airport

ICAO KSHLLocal SHL🇺🇸 Sheldon
Coordinates
43.2084°N, 95.8334°W
Elevation
1,419 ft (433 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IA
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.9° E

Daylight today(Oct 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:12
Sunrise
07:41
Sunset
18:37
Civil dusk
19:06

About 10h 56m 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 Sheldon Regional Airport

Sheldon Regional Airport is a small airport in Sheldon, United States (ICAO KSHL). It sits at an elevation of 1,419 ft (433 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 4,199 ft / 1,280 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Sibley Municipal Airport (KISB), about 10.2 nm to the nne.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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

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
15 / 334,199 ft / 1,280 m75 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AWOSAWOS 3119.775 MHz
RDOFORT DODGE RDO122.150 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.800 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2610 · effective Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

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Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CRYPT NORTH 0930-1100 & 1400-1530 TUE-SAT & BY NOTAM 134Special useDanger8000 ft MSL17999 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
Obstacle—1,460 ft—
Obstacle—1,496 ft—
Obstacle—1,460 ft—
Obstacle—1,499 ft—
Obstacle—1,490 ft—
Obstacle—1,434 ft—
Obstacle—1,503 ft—
Obstacle—1,457 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sheldon Regional Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Sheldon Regional Airport?

The ICAO code for Sheldon Regional Airport is KSHL.

Where is Sheldon Regional Airport located?

Sheldon Regional Airport is small airport located in Sheldon, United States, at an elevation of 1,419 ft (433 m).

How many runways does Sheldon Regional Airport have?

Sheldon Regional Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,199 ft / 1,280 m.

What time zone is Sheldon Regional Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Sheldon Regional Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sheldon Regional Airport is approximately 1.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sheldon Regional Airport?

The nearest airport to Sheldon Regional Airport is Sibley Municipal Airport (KISB), about 10.2 nm to the nne, followed by Paullina Municipal Airport and Sioux County Regional Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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