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Small airport

Tailwheel Ridge Airstrip

ICAO US-2249🇺🇸 Wellington
Coordinates
38.8690°N, 119.4961°W
Type
Small airport
Region
US-NV
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
12.6° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:01
Sunrise
06:28
Sunset
19:30
Civil dusk
19:57

About 13h 2m 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 Tailwheel Ridge Airstrip

Tailwheel Ridge Airstrip is a small airport in Wellington, United States. It observes America/Los Angeles local time. The nearest airport is Bald Mountain (High Boy) Airstrip (US-2248), about 3.9 nm to the ssw.

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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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

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tailwheel Ridge Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tailwheel Ridge Airstrip located?

Tailwheel Ridge Airstrip is small airport located in Wellington, United States.

What time zone is Tailwheel Ridge Airstrip in?

Tailwheel Ridge Airstrip is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Tailwheel Ridge Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tailwheel Ridge Airstrip is approximately 12.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tailwheel Ridge Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Tailwheel Ridge Airstrip is Bald Mountain (High Boy) Airstrip (US-2248), about 3.9 nm to the ssw, followed by Farias Wheel Airport and Pinenut Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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