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Medium airport

Henderson Field

IATA MDYICAO PMDYLocal MDY🇺🇲 Sand Island
Coordinates
28.2017°N, 177.3810°W
Elevation
13 ft (4 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
UM-71
Time zone
Midway(UTC-11:00)
Magnetic variation
7.1° E

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:06
Sunrise
06:29
Sunset
19:11
Civil dusk
19:35

About 12h 41m 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 Henderson Field

Henderson Field

Henderson Field is a public airport located on Sand Island in Midway Atoll, an unincorporated territory of the United States. The airport is used as an emergency diversion point for ETOPS operations. It is one of three airfields named after Major Lofton R. Henderson, together with Henderson Field on Midway's Eastern Island, and Henderson Field in the Solomon Islands. The airfield provides access to Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 33UnkUnlitClosed
06 / 247,904 ft / 2,409 m200 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AWOSAWOS 3118.325 MHz
CTAFCTAF122.900 MHz
RDORDO126.200 MHz

Navaids(1)

Instrument procedures & charts

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

Showing 5 of 5 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Henderson Field?

The ICAO code for Henderson Field is PMDY, and its IATA code is MDY.

Where is Henderson Field located?

Henderson Field is medium airport located in Sand Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands, at an elevation of 13 ft (4 m).

How many runways does Henderson Field have?

Henderson Field has 2 runways, the longest being 7,904 ft / 2,409 m.

What time zone is Henderson Field in?

Henderson Field is in the Pacific/Midway time zone (UTC-11:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Henderson Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Henderson Field is approximately 7.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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