Nelson Airport
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About Nelson Airport
Nelson Airport is a small airport in Easter Township, United States. It sits at an elevation of 2,620 ft (799 m). It observes America/Denver local time. The nearest airport is Shambo Ranch Airport (SD41), about 13.7 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.
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWDER RIVER 4 HIGH[N][S][S] | Special use | Danger | 12000 ft MSL | FL180 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Nelson Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Nelson Airport located?
Nelson Airport is small airport located in Easter Township, United States, at an elevation of 2,620 ft (799 m).
What time zone is Nelson Airport in?
Nelson Airport is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Nelson Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Nelson Airport is approximately 6.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Nelson Airport?
The nearest airport to Nelson Airport is Shambo Ranch Airport (SD41), about 13.7 nm to the ene, followed by Bison Municipal Airport and Dorsey Ranch Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Nelson Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.