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V and J Ranch Airport

ICAO US-5444🇺🇸 Sterling City
Coordinates
31.9295°N, 101.0684°W
Elevation
2,440 ft (744 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
4.9° E

Daylight today(Oct 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:26
Sunrise
07:50
Sunset
19:10
Civil dusk
19:34

About 11h 19m 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 V and J Ranch Airport

V and J Ranch Airport is a small airport in Sterling City, United States. It sits at an elevation of 2,440 ft (744 m). It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is McEntire Ranch Airport (US-1870), about 3.6 nm to the wsw.

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.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle—2,572 ft—
Obstacle—2,562 ft—
Obstacle—2,562 ft—
Obstacle—2,579 ft—
Obstacle—2,569 ft—
Obstacle—2,569 ft—
Obstacle—2,543 ft—
Obstacle—2,552 ft—

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from V and J Ranch Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is V and J Ranch Airport located?

V and J Ranch Airport is small airport located in Sterling City, United States, at an elevation of 2,440 ft (744 m).

What time zone is V and J Ranch Airport in?

V and J Ranch Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at V and J Ranch Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at V and J Ranch Airport is approximately 4.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near V and J Ranch Airport?

The nearest airport to V and J Ranch Airport is McEntire Ranch Airport (US-1870), about 3.6 nm to the wsw, followed by Concho Aviation Airport and Wildcat Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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