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Metropolitan Airport

ICAO US-9578🇺🇸 Palmer
Coordinates
42.2233°N, 72.3114°W
Elevation
418 ft (127 m)
Type
Closed
Region
US-MA

Daylight today(Oct 28, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
10:49
Sunrise
11:18
Sunset
21:50
Civil dusk
22:18

About 10h 32m 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 Metropolitan Airport

Metropolitan Airport is a closed in Palmer, United States. It sits at an elevation of 418 ft (127 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,475 ft / 754 m with a hard surface.

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
04 / 22▸ displaced2,475 ft / 754 m55 ftAsph-pLightedOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
W.E.B. Du Bois285 ft233 ft—

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Metropolitan Airport located?

Metropolitan Airport is closed located in Palmer, United States, at an elevation of 418 ft (127 m).

How many runways does Metropolitan Airport have?

Metropolitan Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,475 ft / 754 m.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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