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Small airport

Nielsen Airport

ICAO US-8958🇺🇸 Wellington
Coordinates
40.7876°N, 105.0996°W
Elevation
5,529 ft (1,685 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-CO
Time zone
Denver(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
7.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 20, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:15
Sunrise
05:47
Sunset
20:28
Civil dusk
21:00

About 14h 42m 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 Nielsen Airport

Nielsen Airport is a small airport in Wellington, United States. It sits at an elevation of 5,529 ft (1,685 m). It observes America/Denver local time. The nearest airport is Owl Canyon Gliderport (4CO2), about 5.3 nm to the e.

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
WWVB South400 ft5,184 ft
WWVB South400 ft5,171 ft
WWVB South400 ft5,190 ft
WWVB South400 ft5,174 ft
WWVB North400 ft5,197 ft
WWVB North400 ft5,184 ft
WWVB North400 ft5,177 ft
WWVB North400 ft5,194 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Nielsen Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Nielsen Airport located?

Nielsen Airport is small airport located in Wellington, United States, at an elevation of 5,529 ft (1,685 m).

What time zone is Nielsen Airport in?

Nielsen Airport is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Nielsen Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nielsen Airport is approximately 7.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Nielsen Airport?

The nearest airport to Nielsen Airport is Owl Canyon Gliderport (4CO2), about 5.3 nm to the e, followed by Kellogg Airstrip and Pelican Cove Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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