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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Balch Lake

ICAO US-8785
Coordinates
45.7170°N, 121.3247°W
Elevation
807 ft (246 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-WA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
14.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 20, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:00
Sunrise
05:36
Sunset
20:49
Civil dusk
21:25

About 15h 13m 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 Balch Lake

Balch Lake is a small airport in United States. It sits at an elevation of 807 ft (246 m). It observes America/Los Angeles local time. The nearest airport is Rowena Dell Airport (02OR), about 2.2 nm to the s.

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.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle551 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Balch Lake.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Balch Lake located?

Balch Lake is small airport located in United States, at an elevation of 807 ft (246 m).

What time zone is Balch Lake in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Balch Lake?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Balch Lake is approximately 14.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Balch Lake?

The nearest airport to Balch Lake is Rowena Dell Airport (02OR), about 2.2 nm to the s, followed by Chenoweth Airpark and Port Elsner Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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