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Small airport

Muskeget Island Airport

ICAO MA55🇺🇸 Muskeget Island
Coordinates
41.3348°N, 70.2995°W
Elevation
90 ft (27 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Region
US-MA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
14° W

Daylight today(Jul 23, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:56
Sunrise
05:28
Sunset
20:08
Civil dusk
20:40

About 14h 40m 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 Muskeget Island Airport

Muskeget Island Airport is a small privately owned turf landing strip 1100' in length x 25' in width located on Muskeget Island in the town of Nantucket. It is barely maintained and mostly overgrown, and although technically reserved for emergency use only, pilots using STOL aircraft will occasionally attempt to land there.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
NE / SW1,100 ft / 335 m25 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Tuckernuck AirportMA72
2.9 nm SE (142°)
Katama AirparkK1B2
10.2 nm W (278°)
Nantucket Memorial AirportACK
11.9 nm ESE (114°)
Trade Wind AirportMA44
13.8 nm WNW (298°)
Martha's Vineyard AirportMVY
14.6 nm WNW (284°)
Falmouth Airpark5B6
18.6 nm NW (324°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Muskeget Island Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Muskeget Island Airport located?

Muskeget Island Airport is small airport located in Muskeget Island, United States, at an elevation of 90 ft (27 m).

How many runways does Muskeget Island Airport have?

Muskeget Island Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,100 ft / 335 m.

What time zone is Muskeget Island Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Muskeget Island Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Muskeget Island Airport is approximately 14° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Muskeget Island Airport?

The nearest airport to Muskeget Island Airport is Tuckernuck Airport (MA72), about 2.9 nm to the se, followed by Katama Airpark and Nantucket Memorial Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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