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Small airport

Elkin Municipal Airport

ICAO KZEFLocal ZEF🇺🇸 Elkin
Coordinates
36.2800°N, 80.7861°W
Elevation
1,068 ft (326 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-NC
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
8.2° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:29
Sunrise
06:56
Sunset
19:53
Civil dusk
20:19

About 12h 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 Elkin Municipal Airport

Elkin Municipal Airport is a public airport in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, three miles northeast of Elkin. It is owned by the Town of Elkin; the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 called it a general aviation facility.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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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Live traffic nearby

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 254,001 ft / 1,220 m75 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CNTRATLANTA CNTR125.150 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM123.050 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2608 · effective Aug 6, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

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Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Elkin Municipal Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Elkin Municipal Airport?

The ICAO code for Elkin Municipal Airport is KZEF.

Where is Elkin Municipal Airport located?

Elkin Municipal Airport is small airport located in Elkin, United States, at an elevation of 1,068 ft (326 m).

How many runways does Elkin Municipal Airport have?

Elkin Municipal Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,001 ft / 1,220 m.

What time zone is Elkin Municipal Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Elkin Municipal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Elkin Municipal Airport is approximately 8.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Elkin Municipal Airport?

The nearest airport to Elkin Municipal Airport is Boonville Airport (26NC), about 4.8 nm to the se, followed by Swan Creek Airport and Welborn Farm Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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