Cape Field at Fort Glenn
Daylight today(Jul 22, 2026, local time)
About 16h 11m 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 Cape Field at Fort Glenn
Cape Field at Fort Glenn was a military site significant for its role in World War II. It consists of Fort Glenn, an airfield of the United States Army Air Corps later renamed Cape Air Force Base, and the adjacent Naval Air Facility Otter Point, both located on Umnak Island in the Aleutian Islands of southwestern Alaska. The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cape Field at Fort Glenn located?
Cape Field at Fort Glenn is small airport located in Fort Glenn, United States, at an elevation of 92 ft (28 m).
What time zone is Cape Field at Fort Glenn in?
Cape Field at Fort Glenn is in the America/Nome time zone (UTC-08:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Cape Field at Fort Glenn?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Cape Field at Fort Glenn is approximately 6.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Cape Field at Fort Glenn?
The nearest airport to Cape Field at Fort Glenn is Nikolski Air Station (IKO), about 43.7 nm to the sw, followed by Driftwood Bay Air Force Station Airport and Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Cape Field at Fort Glenn data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.