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Small airport

Wheeler Ridge Aviation Airport

ICAO US-8586🇺🇸 Bakersfield
Coordinates
35.0828°N, 118.9980°W
Elevation
133 ft (41 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-CA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
11.7° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:04
Sunrise
06:30
Sunset
19:24
Civil dusk
19:50

About 12h 55m 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 Wheeler Ridge Aviation Airport

Wheeler Ridge Aviation Airport is a small airport in Bakersfield, United States. It sits at an elevation of 133 ft (41 m). It observes America/Los Angeles local time. The nearest airport is Skydive San Joaquin Valley Airport (US-6062), about 3.7 nm to the wnw.

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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wheeler Ridge Aviation Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wheeler Ridge Aviation Airport located?

Wheeler Ridge Aviation Airport is small airport located in Bakersfield, United States, at an elevation of 133 ft (41 m).

What time zone is Wheeler Ridge Aviation Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Wheeler Ridge Aviation Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wheeler Ridge Aviation Airport is approximately 11.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wheeler Ridge Aviation Airport?

The nearest airport to Wheeler Ridge Aviation Airport is Skydive San Joaquin Valley Airport (US-6062), about 3.7 nm to the wnw, followed by Paradise Lakes Airport and Creekside Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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