Backstrom Airport
Daylight today(Oct 16, 2026, local time)
About 10h 58m 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 Backstrom Airport
Backstrom Airport is a small airport in New Trier, United States. It sits at an elevation of 980 ft (299 m). It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Stanton Airfield (SYN), about 7.2 nm to the ssw.
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.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINNEAPOLIS CLASS B AREA D | Class B | Controlled | 4000 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| MINNEAPOLIS CLASS B AREA H | Class B | Controlled | 6000 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | — | 1,096 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 994 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 899 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Backstrom Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Backstrom Airport located?
Backstrom Airport is small airport located in New Trier, United States, at an elevation of 980 ft (299 m).
What time zone is Backstrom Airport in?
Backstrom Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Backstrom Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Backstrom 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 Backstrom Airport?
The nearest airport to Backstrom Airport is Stanton Airfield (SYN), about 7.2 nm to the ssw, followed by Willow Ridge Airport and Sky Meadow Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Backstrom Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.