Whale of a Tail Airport
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
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 Whale of a Tail Airport
Whale of a Tail Airport is a small airport in Sterling, United States. It observes America/Anchorage local time. The nearest airport is Moose Meadows Airport (US-2862), about 0.4 nm to the w.
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 Whale of a Tail Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Whale of a Tail Airport located?
Whale of a Tail Airport is small airport located in Sterling, United States.
What time zone is Whale of a Tail Airport in?
Whale of a Tail Airport is in the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-08:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Whale of a Tail Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Whale of a Tail Airport is approximately 13.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Whale of a Tail Airport?
The nearest airport to Whale of a Tail Airport is Moose Meadows Airport (US-2862), about 0.4 nm to the w, followed by Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Airport and Atkins Road Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Whale of a Tail Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.