Nielsen Airport
Daylight today(Sep 3, 2026, local time)
About 13h 1m 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.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| WWVB South | 400 ft | 5,184 ft | — |
| WWVB South | 400 ft | 5,171 ft | — |
| WWVB South | 400 ft | 5,190 ft | — |
| WWVB South | 400 ft | 5,174 ft | — |
| WWVB North | 400 ft | 5,197 ft | — |
| WWVB North | 400 ft | 5,184 ft | — |
| WWVB North | 400 ft | 5,177 ft | — |
| WWVB North | 400 ft | 5,194 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.
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.