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Small airport

Bedford Aerodrome

ICAO EGBF🇬🇧 Bedford, Bedford
Coordinates
52.2307°N, 0.4638°W
Elevation
270 ft (82 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:11
Sunrise
04:58
Sunset
21:19
Civil dusk
22:05

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 Bedford Aerodrome

Bedford Aerodrome

Bedford Autodrome is an autodrome based on the former site of RAE Bedford, in the village of Thurleigh, Bedfordshire. It is owned by former Formula One driver Jonathan Palmer's MotorSport Vision organisation.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

EGBF

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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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 263,592 ft / 1,095 m98 ftConcreteUnlitOpen
11 / 292,788 ft / 850 m164 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GA/G119.025 MHz
A/GBreighton Radio129.800 MHz

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CLACTON CTA 1Class ACTAFL155FL195
DAVENTRY CTA 12Class ACTAFL105FL195
DAVENTRY CTA 13Class ACTAFL075FL195
DAVENTRY CTA 21Class CCTAFL075FL155
DAVENTRY CTA 25Class CCTAFL085FL105
BEDFORDSpecial useActivity areaGND2273 ft MSL

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
Sandy Heath TV Transmitter801 ft112 ft
Obstacle492 ft125 ft
Obstacle492 ft157 ft
Obstacle492 ft82 ft
Obstacle430 ft138 ft
Obstacle430 ft135 ft
Obstacle430 ft174 ft
Obstacle430 ft151 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bedford Aerodrome.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Bedford Aerodrome?

The ICAO code for Bedford Aerodrome is EGBF.

Where is Bedford Aerodrome located?

Bedford Aerodrome is small airport located in Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 270 ft (82 m).

How many runways does Bedford Aerodrome have?

Bedford Aerodrome has 2 runways, the longest being 3,592 ft / 1,095 m.

What time zone is Bedford Aerodrome in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Bedford Aerodrome?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bedford Aerodrome is approximately 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 Aerodrome?

The nearest airport to Bedford Aerodrome is Sackville Farm Aerodrome (GB-0551), about 2.1 nm to the nnw, followed by Earwig Farm Airstrip and Little Staughton Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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