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Small airport

Bedford Municipal Airport

ICAO Y46🇺🇸 Bedford
Coordinates
40.6378°N, 94.7294°W
Elevation
1,201 ft (366 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IA
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 19, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:33
Sunrise
06:05
Sunset
20:47
Civil dusk
21:19

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 Bedford Municipal Airport

Bedford Municipal Airport is a small airport in Bedford, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,201 ft (366 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,710 ft / 826 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Wray Airfield (US-1205), about 10.1 nm to the s.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 362,710 ft / 826 m100 ftTurf-gUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle1,161 ft
Obstacle1,184 ft
Obstacle1,125 ft
Obstacle1,112 ft
Obstacle1,184 ft
Obstacle1,198 ft
Obstacle1,142 ft
Obstacle1,191 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bedford Municipal Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bedford Municipal Airport located?

Bedford Municipal Airport is small airport located in Bedford, United States, at an elevation of 1,201 ft (366 m).

How many runways does Bedford Municipal Airport have?

Bedford Municipal Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,710 ft / 826 m.

What time zone is Bedford Municipal Airport in?

Bedford Municipal Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Bedford Municipal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bedford Municipal Airport is approximately 1.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bedford Municipal Airport?

The nearest airport to Bedford Municipal Airport is Wray Airfield (US-1205), about 10.1 nm to the s, followed by Hoskins Landing and Schenck Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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