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Small airport

West Branch Airport

ICAO US-12806Local 61KS🇺🇸 Eureka
Coordinates
37.9085°N, 96.4375°W
Elevation
1,190 ft (363 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Region
US-KS
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:46
Sunrise
06:16
Sunset
20:49
Civil dusk
21:19

About 14h 33m 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 West Branch Airport

West Branch Airport is a small airport in Eureka, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,190 ft (363 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,665 ft / 812 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Eureka Municipal Airport (K13K), about 7.7 nm to the ese.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 352,665 ft / 812 m40 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Eureka Municipal AirportK13K
7.7 nm ESE (116°)
King Ranch Airport8KS2
10 nm E (79°)
Foster FieldSN58
10.2 nm WSW (257°)
Beaumont Hotel AirportSN07
15.6 nm SSW (196°)
Stuber Flying Ranch Airport2KS2
16.7 nm SSE (155°)
Patty Field9K6
18.3 nm WSW (249°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from West Branch Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is West Branch Airport located?

West Branch Airport is small airport located in Eureka, United States, at an elevation of 1,190 ft (363 m).

How many runways does West Branch Airport have?

West Branch Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,665 ft / 812 m.

What time zone is West Branch Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at West Branch Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at West Branch Airport is approximately 2.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near West Branch Airport?

The nearest airport to West Branch Airport is Eureka Municipal Airport (K13K), about 7.7 nm to the ese, followed by King Ranch Airport and Foster Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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