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Small airport

Wilkes Flying Service Airport

ICAO US-6571🇺🇸 Simmesport
Coordinates
30.9936°N, 91.9018°W
Elevation
46 ft (14 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-LA
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
0.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:50
Sunrise
06:17
Sunset
20:12
Civil dusk
20:39

About 13h 55m 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 Wilkes Flying Service Airport

Wilkes Flying Service Airport is a small airport in Simmesport, United States. It sits at an elevation of 46 ft (14 m). It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is WD Flyers Airport (22LA), about 1 nm to the ene.

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 Wilkes Flying Service Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wilkes Flying Service Airport located?

Wilkes Flying Service Airport is small airport located in Simmesport, United States, at an elevation of 46 ft (14 m).

What time zone is Wilkes Flying Service Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Wilkes Flying Service Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wilkes Flying Service Airport is approximately 0.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wilkes Flying Service Airport?

The nearest airport to Wilkes Flying Service Airport is WD Flyers Airport (22LA), about 1 nm to the ene, followed by Cloverleaf Airport and M&J Flying Services Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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