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Small airport

Derby Airfield

ICAO EGBD🇬🇧 Derby, Derbyshire
Coordinates
52.8597°N, 1.6175°W
Elevation
175 ft (53 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:16
Sunrise
05:03
Sunset
21:24
Civil dusk
22:10

About 16h 21m 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 Derby Airfield

Derby Airfield is a small privately owned grass airfield situated between the Derbyshire villages of Egginton and Hilton, in the East Midlands of England. The airfield is 7 miles southwest of Derby.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

EGBD

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 351,949 ft / 594 m65 ftGrassUnlitOpen
05 / 231,794 ft / 547 m65 ftGrassUnlitOpen
10 / 281,486 ft / 453 m65 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GDerby A/G118.350 MHz

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DAVENTRY CTA 9Class ACTA4500 ft MSLFL195
DAVENTRY CTA 3Class ACTA5500 ft MSLFL195
EAST MIDLANDS CTA 5Class DCTA1500 ft MSL5500 ft MSL
EAST MIDLANDS CTA 6Class DCTA2500 ft MSL5500 ft MSL
DERBYClass GATZGND2175 ft MSL
NSGA DERBYSHIRESpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle200 ft
Obstacle427 ft
Obstacle200 ft
Obstacle397 ft
Obstacle492 ft
Obstacle469 ft
Obstacle469 ft
Obstacle203 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Derby Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Derby Airfield?

The ICAO code for Derby Airfield is EGBD.

Where is Derby Airfield located?

Derby Airfield is small airport located in Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 175 ft (53 m).

How many runways does Derby Airfield have?

Derby Airfield has 3 runways, the longest being 1,949 ft / 594 m.

What time zone is Derby Airfield in?

Derby Airfield is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Derby Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Derby Airfield is approximately 0.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Derby Airfield?

The nearest airport to Derby Airfield is Brook Farm Airstrip (GB-0360), about 5.6 nm to the nw, followed by Tatenhill Airfield and Riding Bank Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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