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Nelson Airport

ICAO MI72🇺🇸 Buchanan
Coordinates
41.8513°N, 86.3597°W
Elevation
665 ft (203 m)
Type
Closed
Region
US-MI

Daylight today(Oct 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
11:46
Sunrise
12:15
Sunset
22:45
Civil dusk
23:14

About 10h 30m 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 Nelson Airport

Nelson Airport is a closed in Buchanan, United States. It sits at an elevation of 665 ft (203 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft / 610 m.

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

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 362,000 ft / 610 m100 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SOUTH BEND, MICHIANA REGIONAL AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled2000 ft MSL4800 ft MSL

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Nelson Airport located?

Nelson Airport is closed located in Buchanan, United States, at an elevation of 665 ft (203 m).

How many runways does Nelson Airport have?

Nelson Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,000 ft / 610 m.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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