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Small airport

Read Airport

ICAO LL46🇺🇸 Piper City
Coordinates
40.8353°N, 88.1528°W
Elevation
663 ft (202 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 19, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:06
Sunrise
05:38
Sunset
20:21
Civil dusk
20:53

About 14h 44m 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 Read Airport

Read Airport is a small airport in Piper City, United States. It sits at an elevation of 663 ft (202 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,110 ft / 643 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Raymond Classen Memorial Airport (8IS5), about 7.6 nm to the e.

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

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 272,110 ft / 643 m90 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle732 ft
Obstacle702 ft
Obstacle719 ft
Obstacle699 ft
Obstacle745 ft
Obstacle702 ft
Obstacle725 ft
Obstacle650 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Read Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Read Airport located?

Read Airport is small airport located in Piper City, United States, at an elevation of 663 ft (202 m).

How many runways does Read Airport have?

Read Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,110 ft / 643 m.

What time zone is Read Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Read Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Read Airport is approximately 3.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Read Airport?

The nearest airport to Read Airport is Raymond Classen Memorial Airport (8IS5), about 7.6 nm to the e, followed by Berns Airport and Enjoy Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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