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Wells Airport

ICAO VA56🇺🇸 Ivor
Coordinates
37.0035°N, 76.8275°W
Elevation
88 ft (27 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-VA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
10.5° W

Daylight today(Oct 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:51
Sunrise
07:17
Sunset
18:29
Civil dusk
18:56

About 11h 12m 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 Wells Airport

Wells Airport is a small airport in Ivor, United States. It sits at an elevation of 88 ft (27 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft / 610 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Wakefield Municipal Airport (KAKQ), about 8.4 nm to the w.

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
E / W2,000 ft / 610 m45 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
WKGM-AM (Smithfield)502 ft46 ft—
Obstacle308 ft46 ft—
Obstacle308 ft72 ft—
Obstacle308 ft52 ft—
WKGM-AM (Smithfield)308 ft59 ft—
Obstacle—102 ft—
Obstacle—131 ft—
Obstacle—121 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wells Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wells Airport located?

Wells Airport is small airport located in Ivor, United States, at an elevation of 88 ft (27 m).

How many runways does Wells Airport have?

Wells Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,000 ft / 610 m.

What time zone is Wells Airport in?

Wells Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Wells Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wells Airport is approximately 10.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wells Airport?

The nearest airport to Wells Airport is Wakefield Municipal Airport (KAKQ), about 8.4 nm to the w, followed by Melville Airstrip and Garner Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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