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Small airport

Chalk Draw Airport

ICAO US-8275🇺🇸 Big Bend National Park
Coordinates
29.5930°N, 103.2624°W
Elevation
2,877 ft (877 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
5.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:38
Sunrise
07:05
Sunset
20:55
Civil dusk
21:21

About 13h 50m 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 Chalk Draw Airport

Chalk Draw Airport is a small airport in Big Bend National Park, United States. It sits at an elevation of 2,877 ft (877 m). It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Cedar Creek Airport (US-8276), about 4.2 nm to the w.

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 Chalk Draw Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Chalk Draw Airport located?

Chalk Draw Airport is small airport located in Big Bend National Park, United States, at an elevation of 2,877 ft (877 m).

What time zone is Chalk Draw Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Chalk Draw Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Chalk Draw Airport is approximately 5.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Chalk Draw Airport?

The nearest airport to Chalk Draw Airport is Cedar Creek Airport (US-8276), about 4.2 nm to the w, followed by Sombrero Peak Ranch Airport and Ourada Ranch Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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