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Small airport

Kirk Air Base

ICAO T73🇺🇸 Lancaster
Coordinates
34.6743°N, 80.6823°W
Elevation
578 ft (176 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-SC
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
8.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:54
Sunrise
06:23
Sunset
20:36
Civil dusk
21:05

About 14h 13m 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 Kirk Air Base

Kirk Air Base is a small airport in Lancaster, United States. It sits at an elevation of 578 ft (176 m) and has 4 runways, the longest 4,400 ft / 1,341 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Unity Aerodrome (SC76), about 7.7 nm to the n.

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 (4)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05W / 23W4,400 ft / 1,341 m300 ftWaterUnlitOpen
16W / 34W3,000 ft / 914 m300 ftWaterUnlitOpen
15 / 332,600 ft / 792 m40 ftAsph-fUnlitOpen
11W / 29W2,245 ft / 684 m600 ftWaterUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
GAMECOCK I INT 0800-2400 DAILY & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger100 ft GND6000 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 Kirk Air Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kirk Air Base located?

Kirk Air Base is small airport located in Lancaster, United States, at an elevation of 578 ft (176 m).

How many runways does Kirk Air Base have?

Kirk Air Base has 4 runways, the longest being 4,400 ft / 1,341 m.

What time zone is Kirk Air Base in?

Kirk Air Base is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Kirk Air Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kirk Air Base is approximately 8.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kirk Air Base?

The nearest airport to Kirk Air Base is Unity Aerodrome (SC76), about 7.7 nm to the n, followed by Lancaster County-Mc Whirter Field and Hawks Meadow Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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