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Small airport

Thornton River Airport

ICAO US-5577🇺🇸 Castleton
Coordinates
38.6330°N, 78.0832°W
Elevation
376 ft (115 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-VA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
10.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 20, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:34
Sunrise
06:04
Sunset
20:34
Civil dusk
21:05

About 14h 30m 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 Thornton River Airport

Thornton River Airport is a small airport in Castleton, United States. It sits at an elevation of 376 ft (115 m). It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Shackelford Airport (US-5579), about 7.3 nm to the wsw.

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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Thornton River Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Thornton River Airport located?

Thornton River Airport is small airport located in Castleton, United States, at an elevation of 376 ft (115 m).

What time zone is Thornton River Airport in?

Thornton River Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Thornton River Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Thornton River Airport is approximately 10.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Thornton River Airport?

The nearest airport to Thornton River Airport is Shackelford Airport (US-5579), about 7.3 nm to the wsw, followed by Pleasantdale Field and Berryvale Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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