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Small airport

West Branch Community Airport

IATA WBKICAO KY31Local Y31🇺🇸 West Branch
Coordinates
44.2448°N, 84.1798°W
Elevation
882 ft (269 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MI
Time zone
Detroit(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
7° W

Daylight today(Jul 21, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:39
Sunrise
06:13
Sunset
21:14
Civil dusk
21:49

About 15h 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 West Branch Community Airport

West Branch Community Airport is a public-use airport located 3 miles southeast of West Branch, Michigan. The airport is publicly owned by the city. The airport covers 520 acres at an elevation of 882 feet above sea level.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 275,000 ft / 1,524 m100 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CNTRMINNEAPOLIS CNTR118.525 MHz
RDOLANSING RDO122.350 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.800 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from West Branch Community Airport.

Official site Wikipedia Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for West Branch Community Airport?

West Branch Community Airport uses the IATA code WBK.

Where is West Branch Community Airport located?

West Branch Community Airport is small airport located in West Branch, United States, at an elevation of 882 ft (269 m).

How many runways does West Branch Community Airport have?

West Branch Community Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,000 ft / 1,524 m.

What time zone is West Branch Community Airport in?

West Branch Community Airport is in the America/Detroit time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at West Branch Community Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at West Branch Community Airport is approximately 7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near West Branch Community Airport?

The nearest airport to West Branch Community Airport is Boyer Airport (US-7707), about 10.1 nm to the nne, followed by St Helen Airport and Sugar Springs Airpark.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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