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Small airport

Sweetwater (USMC) Airport

ICAO NV72🇺🇸 Wellington
Coordinates
38.5098°N, 119.2170°W
Elevation
6,837 ft (2,084 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-NV
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
12.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 20, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:19
Sunrise
05:49
Sunset
20:18
Civil dusk
20:49

About 14h 29m 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 Sweetwater (USMC) Airport

Sweetwater (USMC) Airport is a small airport in Wellington, United States. It sits at an elevation of 6,837 ft (2,084 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,700 ft / 1,128 m. It observes America/Los Angeles local time. The nearest airport is Dry Lake (Short Bread) Landing Strip (US-2245), about 4.6 nm to the nw.

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
18 / 363,700 ft / 1,128 m60 ftGreUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF122.900 MHz

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
WALKER HIGH INT & BY NOTAM[(E)][(W)]Special useDanger13500 ft MSLFL180

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 Sweetwater (USMC) Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sweetwater (USMC) Airport located?

Sweetwater (USMC) Airport is small airport located in Wellington, United States, at an elevation of 6,837 ft (2,084 m).

How many runways does Sweetwater (USMC) Airport have?

Sweetwater (USMC) Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,700 ft / 1,128 m.

What time zone is Sweetwater (USMC) Airport in?

Sweetwater (USMC) Airport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Sweetwater (USMC) Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sweetwater (USMC) Airport is approximately 12.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sweetwater (USMC) Airport?

The nearest airport to Sweetwater (USMC) Airport is Dry Lake (Short Bread) Landing Strip (US-2245), about 4.6 nm to the nw, followed by Antelope Landing Strip and Desert Creek Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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