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Small airport

Hanks Airport

ICAO US-6430🇺🇸 Melville
Coordinates
30.7418°N, 91.7805°W
Elevation
27 ft (8 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-LA
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
0.5° W

Daylight today(Jul 21, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:52
Sunrise
06:19
Sunset
20:10
Civil dusk
20:36

About 13h 51m 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 Hanks Airport

Hanks Airport is a small airport in Melville, United States. It sits at an elevation of 27 ft (8 m). It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Majors Airpark (2LS3), about 7 nm to the s.

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 Hanks Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hanks Airport located?

Hanks Airport is small airport located in Melville, United States, at an elevation of 27 ft (8 m).

What time zone is Hanks Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Hanks Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hanks Airport is approximately 0.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Hanks Airport?

The nearest airport to Hanks Airport is Majors Airpark (2LS3), about 7 nm to the s, followed by Batchelor Airport and Innis Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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