Echo Mountain Airfield
Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)
About 14h 14m 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 Echo Mountain Airfield
Echo Mountain Airfield is a small airport in Elgin, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,312 ft (400 m). It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Frisco Ridge Airfield (US-5063), about 5.2 nm to the e.
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 (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(5)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHEPPARD 1 NORM MON-FRI SR-1HR-SS+1HR & BY NOTAM | Special use | Danger | 8000 ft MSL | 17999 ft MSL |
| WASHITA SR-1HR-SS+1HR MON-FRI & BY NOTAM | Special use | Danger | 8000 ft MSL | FL180 |
| R5601G SR-2200 LCL MON-FRI & BY NOTAM | Special use | Restricted | 500 ft GND | 8000 ft MSL |
| R5601J SR-2200 LCL MON-FRI & BY NOTAM | Special use | Restricted | 500 ft GND | FL400 |
| R5602A BY NOTAM | Special use | Restricted | 40000 ft MSL | 60000 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 394 ft | 1,260 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 246 ft | 1,348 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,467 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,467 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,522 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,493 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,506 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,453 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Echo Mountain Airfield.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Echo Mountain Airfield located?
Echo Mountain Airfield is small airport located in Elgin, United States, at an elevation of 1,312 ft (400 m).
What time zone is Echo Mountain Airfield in?
Echo Mountain Airfield is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Echo Mountain Airfield?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Echo Mountain Airfield is approximately 3.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Echo Mountain Airfield?
The nearest airport to Echo Mountain Airfield is Frisco Ridge Airfield (US-5063), about 5.2 nm to the e, followed by Henry Post Army Air Field and Elgin's Stony Field Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Echo Mountain Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.