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Small airport

Placer Airport

ICAO US-8444Local OR48🇺🇸 Grants Pass
Coordinates
42.6277°N, 123.3220°W
Elevation
1,380 ft (421 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-OR
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
14° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:08
Sunrise
06:37
Sunset
19:53
Civil dusk
20:22

About 13h 16m 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 Placer Airport

Placer Airport is a small airport in Grants Pass, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,380 ft (421 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft / 610 m. It observes America/Los Angeles local time. The nearest airport is Grave-King Airport (US-1173), about 6.5 nm to the ene.

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.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
3 / 212,000 ft / 610 m50 ftTurf/gravelUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Placer Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Placer Airport located?

Placer Airport is small airport located in Grants Pass, United States, at an elevation of 1,380 ft (421 m).

How many runways does Placer Airport have?

Placer Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,000 ft / 610 m.

What time zone is Placer Airport in?

Placer Airport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Placer Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Placer Airport is approximately 14° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Placer Airport?

The nearest airport to Placer Airport is Grave-King Airport (US-1173), about 6.5 nm to the ene, followed by Springbrook Airport and Grants Pass Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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