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Mercer Field

ICAO US-11343🇺🇸 Creston
Coordinates
41.0750°N, 94.4269°W
Elevation
1,320 ft (402 m)
Type
Closed
Region
US-IA

Daylight today(Oct 28, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
12:16
Sunrise
12:45
Sunset
23:20
Civil dusk
23:48

About 10h 35m 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 Mercer Field

Mercer Field is a closed in Creston, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,320 ft (402 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft / 549 m.

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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Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
E / W1,800 ft / 549 m60 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle—1,266 ft—
Obstacle—1,266 ft—
Obstacle—1,266 ft—
Obstacle—1,296 ft—
Obstacle—1,302 ft—
Obstacle—1,276 ft—
Obstacle—1,257 ft—
Obstacle—1,204 ft—

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mercer Field located?

Mercer Field is closed located in Creston, United States, at an elevation of 1,320 ft (402 m).

How many runways does Mercer Field have?

Mercer Field has 1 runway, the longest being 1,800 ft / 549 m.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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