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Simpson Airport

ICAO NE09🇺🇸 Norfolk
Coordinates
41.9633°N, 97.4673°W
Elevation
1,650 ft (503 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-NE
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.1° E

Daylight today(Oct 19, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:19
Sunrise
07:47
Sunset
18:44
Civil dusk
19:12

About 10h 56m 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 Norfolk, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,650 ft (503 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft / 762 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Karl Stefan Memorial Airport (OFK), about 2 nm to the ne.

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
N / S2,500 ft / 762 m100 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NORFOLK CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle—1,572 ft—
Obstacle—1,755 ft—
Obstacle—1,768 ft—
Obstacle—1,831 ft—
Obstacle—1,798 ft—
Obstacle—1,795 ft—
Obstacle—1,768 ft—
Obstacle—1,821 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Simpson Airport located?

Simpson Airport is small airport located in Norfolk, United States, at an elevation of 1,650 ft (503 m).

How many runways does Simpson Airport have?

Simpson Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,500 ft / 762 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 3.1° E, 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 Karl Stefan Memorial Airport (OFK), about 2 nm to the ne, followed by Kohles Airport and Falk Air Field.

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.