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Small airport

Merkle Airport

ICAO NK87🇺🇸 Clarence Center
Coordinates
43.0667°N, 78.5997°W
Elevation
590 ft (180 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-NY
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
10.5° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:14
Sunrise
05:48
Sunset
20:53
Civil dusk
21:28

About 15h 5m 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 Merkle Airport

Merkle Airport is a small airport in Clarence Center, United States. It sits at an elevation of 590 ft (180 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft / 732 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Potoczak Airport (NK19), about 2.7 nm to the w.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
E / W2,400 ft / 732 m40 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BUFFALO CLASS CClass CControlled2200 ft MSL4700 ft MSL

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Merkle Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Merkle Airport located?

Merkle Airport is small airport located in Clarence Center, United States, at an elevation of 590 ft (180 m).

How many runways does Merkle Airport have?

Merkle Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,400 ft / 732 m.

What time zone is Merkle Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Merkle Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Merkle Airport is approximately 10.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Merkle Airport?

The nearest airport to Merkle Airport is Potoczak Airport (NK19), about 2.7 nm to the w, followed by Clarence Aerodrome and North Buffalo Suburban Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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