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Small airport

Groom Airport

ICAO US-5488🇺🇸 Groom
Coordinates
35.1983°N, 101.0635°W
Elevation
3,260 ft (994 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
5.1° E

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:53
Sunrise
07:18
Sunset
20:11
Civil dusk
20:37

About 12h 53m 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 Groom Airport

Groom Airport is a small airport in Groom, United States. It sits at an elevation of 3,260 ft (994 m). It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Green Acres Airfield (US-0981), about 15.8 nm to the nne.

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
Obstacle3,189 ft
Obstacle3,212 ft
Obstacle3,205 ft
Obstacle3,192 ft
Obstacle3,196 ft
Obstacle3,176 ft
Obstacle3,120 ft
Obstacle3,156 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Groom Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Groom Airport located?

Groom Airport is small airport located in Groom, United States, at an elevation of 3,260 ft (994 m).

What time zone is Groom Airport in?

Groom Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Groom Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Groom Airport is approximately 5.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Groom Airport?

The nearest airport to Groom Airport is Green Acres Airfield (US-0981), about 15.8 nm to the nne, followed by Eagles Aerodrome and Stamps Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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