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Small airport

Big Bend Landing Strip

ICAO US-7855🇺🇸 Fort Thompson
Coordinates
44.0698°N, 99.4650°W
Type
Small airport
Region
US-SD
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
4.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:35
Sunrise
06:10
Sunset
21:19
Civil dusk
21:54

About 15h 9m 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 Big Bend Landing Strip

Big Bend Landing Strip is a small airport in Fort Thompson, United States. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Chamberlain Municipal Airport (K9V9), about 19.3 nm to the sse.

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 Big Bend Landing Strip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Big Bend Landing Strip located?

Big Bend Landing Strip is small airport located in Fort Thompson, United States.

What time zone is Big Bend Landing Strip in?

Big Bend Landing Strip is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Big Bend Landing Strip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Big Bend Landing Strip is approximately 4.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Big Bend Landing Strip?

The nearest airport to Big Bend Landing Strip is Chamberlain Municipal Airport (K9V9), about 19.3 nm to the sse, followed by Cook Field and Anderson Aerial Spraying Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Big Bend Landing Strip data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.