Simpson Airport
Daylight today(Jul 21, 2026, local time)
About 13h 49m 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 Simpson Airport
Simpson Airport is a small airport in Plaquemine, United States. It sits at an elevation of 13 ft (4 m). It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Southern Helicopters Airport (21LA), about 2.9 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 (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 367 ft | 66 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 269 ft | 39 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 246 ft | 46 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Simpson Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Simpson Airport located?
Simpson Airport is small airport located in Plaquemine, United States, at an elevation of 13 ft (4 m).
What time zone is Simpson Airport in?
Simpson Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Simpson Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Simpson Airport is approximately 0.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Simpson Airport?
The nearest airport to Simpson Airport is Southern Helicopters Airport (21LA), about 2.9 nm to the e, followed by White Castle Airport and Omni Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Simpson Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.