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Small airport

Coal Aston Airfield

ICAO EGCA🇬🇧 Dronfield, Derbyshire
Coordinates
53.3048°N, 1.4289°W
Elevation
750 ft (229 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:12
Sunrise
05:00
Sunset
21:25
Civil dusk
22:13

About 16h 25m 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 Coal Aston Airfield

Coal Aston Airfield

Coal Aston Airfield also known as Apperknowle Airstrip, is a general aviation airfield located in the village Apperknowle, Derbyshire, 5.8 mi south of Sheffield.

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

Live weather

EGCA

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
11 / 292,165 ft / 660 m65 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DAVENTRY CTA 12Class ACTAFL105FL195
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
Saint Paul's Tower331 ft302 ft
Arts Tower256 ft358 ft
Royal Hallamshire Hospital249 ft531 ft
Obstacle928 ft
Obstacle407 ft
Obstacle371 ft
Obstacle249 ft
Obstacle390 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Coal Aston Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Coal Aston Airfield?

The ICAO code for Coal Aston Airfield is EGCA.

Where is Coal Aston Airfield located?

Coal Aston Airfield is small airport located in Dronfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 750 ft (229 m).

How many runways does Coal Aston Airfield have?

Coal Aston Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 2,165 ft / 660 m.

What time zone is Coal Aston Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Coal Aston Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Coal Aston Airfield is approximately 0.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Coal Aston Airfield?

The nearest airport to Coal Aston Airfield is Netherthorpe Airfield (EGNF), about 8.4 nm to the e, followed by Wentworth Private Airstrip and Camphill Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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