RAF Castle Camps
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 13h 46m 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 RAF Castle Camps
Royal Air Force Castle Camps or more simply RAF Castle Camps is a former Royal Air Force satellite station, it was listed as being in Cambridgeshire as it is close to its namesake Cambridgeshire village. It is very near the Suffolk border and the airfield straddled the Essex and Cambridgeshire county border. Construction of the station was started in September 1939. It opened as a satellite of RAF Debden in June 1940 and became a satellite of RAF North Weald in July 1943.
Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.
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 (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(3)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONDON TMA 3 | Class A | TMA | 3500 ft MSL | FL195 |
| LONDON STANSTED CTA 1 | Class D | CTA | 1500 ft MSL | 3500 ft MSL |
| LONDON STANSTED TMZ 1 | Special use | TMZ | GND | 1500 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
VFR reporting points nearby
| Point | Distance | Bearing | Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAVERHILL | 2.8 nm | 048° | On request |
| SPRIGGS SOLAR FARM | 5.1 nm | 184° | On request |
| DEBDEN | 5.2 nm | 227° | On request |
| AUDLEY END RAILWAY | 6.9 nm | 246° | On request |
| CANFIELD A120/B1256 | 11.1 nm | 191° | On request |
| HANGAR 12 | 11.5 nm | 210° | On request |
| DIAMOND HANGAR | 11.7 nm | 207° | On request |
| BRAINTREE | 12.2 nm | 148° | On request |
| HAZELEND WOOD | 12.2 nm | 219° | On request |
| NUTHAMPSTEAD | 12.3 nm | 253° | On request |
Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Garrett Transmitter | 295 ft | 269 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 315 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 335 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 322 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 322 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 341 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 328 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 279 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is RAF Castle Camps located?
RAF Castle Camps is closed located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 420 ft (128 m).
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. RAF Castle Camps data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.