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Small airport

McMaster Gliderport

ICAO US-0656Local 29KS🇺🇸 Wichita
Coordinates
37.7613°N, 97.1773°W
Elevation
1,403 ft (428 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-KS
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:51
Sunrise
06:21
Sunset
20:50
Civil dusk
21:20

About 14h 29m 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 McMaster Gliderport

McMaster Gliderport is a small airport in Wichita, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,403 ft (428 m). It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Colonel James Jabara Airport (KAAO), about 2.2 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.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
WICHITA COLONEL JAMES JABARA AIRPORT CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 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

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle1,414 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from McMaster Gliderport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is McMaster Gliderport located?

McMaster Gliderport is small airport located in Wichita, United States, at an elevation of 1,403 ft (428 m).

What time zone is McMaster Gliderport in?

McMaster Gliderport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at McMaster Gliderport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at McMaster Gliderport is approximately 2.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near McMaster Gliderport?

The nearest airport to McMaster Gliderport is Colonel James Jabara Airport (KAAO), about 2.2 nm to the wsw, followed by Lloyd Stearman Field and Beech Factory Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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