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Small airport

Shobdon Airfield

ICAO EGBS🇬🇧 Leominster, Herefordshire
Coordinates
52.2417°N, 2.8811°W
Elevation
318 ft (97 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 19, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:29
Sunrise
05:14
Sunset
21:23
Civil dusk
22:08

About 16h 9m 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 Shobdon Airfield

Shobdon Airfield is an airport 6 NM south of Shobdon village, and west of Leominster, Herefordshire, England.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

EGBS

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 262,743 ft / 836 m59 ftAsphLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISShobdon Information118.155 MHz
RDOShobdon Radio118.155 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PEPZE CTA 10Class ACTAFL155FL195
SHOBDONClass GATZGND2317 ft MSL
NSGA WALESSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195
SHOBDONSpecial useActivity areaGND2328 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
Obstacle390 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Shobdon Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Shobdon Airfield?

The ICAO code for Shobdon Airfield is EGBS.

Where is Shobdon Airfield located?

Shobdon Airfield is small airport located in Leominster, Herefordshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 318 ft (97 m).

How many runways does Shobdon Airfield have?

Shobdon Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 2,743 ft / 836 m.

What time zone is Shobdon Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Shobdon Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Shobdon Airfield is approximately 0.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Shobdon Airfield?

The nearest airport to Shobdon Airfield is Woonton Airstrip (GB-0460), about 5.3 nm to the ssw, followed by Green Acres Airstrip and Byecross Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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