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Small airport

Watkins Airport

ICAO US-2874🇺🇸 Sterling
Coordinates
60.5552°N, 150.8689°W
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
13.7° E

Daylight today(Sep 5, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:23
Sunrise
07:08
Sunset
20:58
Civil dusk
21:43

About 13h 50m 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 Watkins Airport

Watkins Airport is a small airport in Sterling, United States. It observes America/Anchorage local time. The nearest airport is Dutch Landing Strip (88AK), about 0.9 nm to the s.

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 Watkins Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Watkins Airport located?

Watkins Airport is small airport located in Sterling, United States.

What time zone is Watkins Airport in?

Watkins Airport is in the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Watkins Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Watkins Airport is approximately 13.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Watkins Airport?

The nearest airport to Watkins Airport is Dutch Landing Strip (88AK), about 0.9 nm to the s, followed by Sterling Air Park and Lakewood Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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