Day Field
Daylight today(Sep 3, 2026, local time)
About 13h 6m 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 Day Field
Day Field is a closed in Grimes, United States. It sits at an elevation of 980 ft (299 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.
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 (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DES MOINES INTL AIRPORT CLASS C | Class C | Controlled | 2200 ft MSL | 5000 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBTV-TV (Des Moines);KCCI-TV (Des Moines) | 1,991 ft | 968 ft | — |
| WHO-TV (Des Moines);WOI-FM (Ames);KDIN-TV (Des Moines);KLYF-FM (Des Moines);WOI-TV (Ames) | 1,991 ft | 994 ft | — |
| KRNQ-FM (Des Moines);KDSM-TV (Des Moines) | 1,470 ft | 974 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 630 ft | 896 ft | — |
| AT&T Microwave Tower | 459 ft | 932 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 446 ft | 991 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 407 ft | 866 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 400 ft | 948 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Day Field located?
Day Field is closed located in Grimes, United States, at an elevation of 980 ft (299 m).
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Day Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.