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Rafter P Airport

ICAO TA00🇺🇸 Sweetwater
Coordinates
32.3842°N, 100.2790°W
Elevation
2,190 ft (668 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
4.5° E

Daylight today(Oct 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:21
Sunrise
07:46
Sunset
19:08
Civil dusk
19:33

About 11h 22m 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 Rafter P Airport

Rafter P Airport is a small airport in Sweetwater, United States. It sits at an elevation of 2,190 ft (668 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft / 914 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Gesin Ranches Airport (86XS), about 4.6 nm to the wnw.

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
13 / 313,000 ft / 914 m50 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle—2,444 ft—
Obstacle—2,526 ft—
Obstacle—2,513 ft—
Obstacle—2,493 ft—
Obstacle—2,415 ft—
Obstacle—2,536 ft—
Obstacle—2,510 ft—
Obstacle—2,448 ft—

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Rafter P Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rafter P Airport located?

Rafter P Airport is small airport located in Sweetwater, United States, at an elevation of 2,190 ft (668 m).

How many runways does Rafter P Airport have?

Rafter P Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,000 ft / 914 m.

What time zone is Rafter P Airport in?

Rafter P Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Rafter P Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Rafter P Airport is approximately 4.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Rafter P Airport?

The nearest airport to Rafter P Airport is Gesin Ranches Airport (86XS), about 4.6 nm to the wnw, followed by Avenger Field and Stark Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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