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Small airport

Matagorda Peninsula Airport

ICAO US-0261
Coordinates
28.5440°N, 96.1208°W
Elevation
5 ft (2 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:12
Sunrise
06:38
Sunset
20:24
Civil dusk
20:50

About 13h 46m 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 Matagorda Peninsula Airport

Matagorda Peninsula Airport is a small airport in United States. It sits at an elevation of 5 ft (2 m). It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Pierce Field (72TA), about 10.4 nm to the wsw.

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.

Nearby airports

Pierce Field72TA
10.4 nm WSW (240°)
Trull AirportXS35
12.8 nm NNW (336°)
Palacios Municipal AirportPSX
13 nm NNW (328°)
Kubecka Aviation Airport3XS1
16.6 nm NW (324°)
La Salle Ranch AirportUS-4347
19 nm WSW (248°)
Gulf Coast Aviation Airport43XA
20.3 nm NNE (33°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Matagorda Peninsula Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Matagorda Peninsula Airport located?

Matagorda Peninsula Airport is small airport located in United States, at an elevation of 5 ft (2 m).

What time zone is Matagorda Peninsula Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Matagorda Peninsula Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Matagorda Peninsula Airport is approximately 2.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Matagorda Peninsula Airport?

The nearest airport to Matagorda Peninsula Airport is Pierce Field (72TA), about 10.4 nm to the wsw, followed by Trull Airport and Palacios Municipal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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