Bascom Field
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
About 14h 54m 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 Bascom Field
Bascom Field is a small airport in Elkhart, United States. It sits at an elevation of 969 ft (295 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,300 ft / 701 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Farrar Airport (IA56), about 6 nm to the e.
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)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 / 36 | 2,300 ft / 701 m | 60 ft | Turf | Unlit | Open |
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHO-TV (Des Moines);WOI-FM (Ames);KDIN-TV (Des Moines);KLYF-FM (Des Moines);WOI-TV (Ames) | 1,991 ft | 994 ft | — |
| KBTV-TV (Des Moines);KCCI-TV (Des Moines) | 1,991 ft | 968 ft | — |
| KRNQ-FM (Des Moines);KDSM-TV (Des Moines) | 1,470 ft | 974 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 400 ft | 948 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,010 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,063 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,043 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 951 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bascom Field.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bascom Field located?
Bascom Field is small airport located in Elkhart, United States, at an elevation of 969 ft (295 m).
How many runways does Bascom Field have?
Bascom Field has 1 runway, the longest being 2,300 ft / 701 m.
What time zone is Bascom Field in?
Bascom Field is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Bascom Field?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Bascom Field is approximately 0.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Bascom Field?
The nearest airport to Bascom Field is Farrar Airport (IA56), about 6 nm to the e, followed by Ankeny Regional Airport and Morningstar Field.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Bascom Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.