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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(Oct 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:05
Sunrise
07:33
Sunset
18:37
Civil dusk
19:05

About 11h 4m 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.

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle—1,161 ft—
Obstacle—1,184 ft—
Obstacle—1,125 ft—
Obstacle—1,112 ft—
Obstacle—1,184 ft—
Obstacle—1,198 ft—
Obstacle—1,142 ft—
Obstacle—1,191 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.