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Small airport

Engstrom Field

ICAO Z47🇺🇸 Basin Creek
Coordinates
64.6791°N, 165.2992°W
Elevation
143 ft (44 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Nome(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
7.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Sunrise
05:13
Sunset
01:03

About 19h 49m 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 Engstrom Field

Engstrom Field is a small airport in Basin Creek, United States. It sits at an elevation of 143 ft (44 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft / 610 m. It observes America/Nome local time. The nearest airport is Nome City Field (94Z), about 10.3 nm to the ssw.

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
16 / 342,000 ft / 610 m60 ftGrvl-gUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle446 ft
Obstacle453 ft
Obstacle456 ft
Obstacle472 ft
Obstacle505 ft
Obstacle535 ft
Obstacle620 ft
Obstacle430 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Engstrom Field.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Engstrom Field located?

Engstrom Field is small airport located in Basin Creek, United States, at an elevation of 143 ft (44 m).

How many runways does Engstrom Field have?

Engstrom Field has 1 runway, the longest being 2,000 ft / 610 m.

What time zone is Engstrom Field in?

Engstrom Field is in the America/Nome time zone (UTC-08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Engstrom Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Engstrom Field is approximately 7.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Engstrom Field?

The nearest airport to Engstrom Field is Nome City Field (94Z), about 10.3 nm to the ssw, followed by Nome Airport and Salmon Lake Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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