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Sturgate Airfield

ICAO EGCS🇬🇧 Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Coordinates
53.3812°N, 0.6848°W
Elevation
58 ft (18 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.8° E

Daylight today(Oct 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:56
Sunrise
07:31
Sunset
18:07
Civil dusk
18:42

About 10h 35m 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 Sturgate Airfield

Sturgate Airfield is an aerodrome located 10 miles (16 km) north of Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

EGCS

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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.

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 272,691 ft / 820 m—AspUnlitOpen
14 / 321,509 ft / 460 m—AspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GSturgate A/G130.300 MHz

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LINCOLNSHIRE CTA 2Class ACTAFL125FL195
LINCOLNSHIRE CTA 3Class ACTAFL105FL195
STURGATESpecial useActivity areaGND2058 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

PointDistanceBearingReporting
GAINSBOROUGH3.2 nm283°On request
HAXEY8.7 nm319°On request
DANESHILL LAKES9.1 nm262°On request
BRIGG12.5 nm034°On request
A1/A57 CLUMBER INTERCHANGE13.5 nm248°On request
CAISTOR14.8 nm062°On request
THORSBY LAKE16.2 nm235°On request
ELSHAM WOLDS16.4 nm034°On request
M18 STAINFORTH SERVICES16.6 nm320°On request
A1/M18 WADWORTH INTERCHANGE17.6 nm290°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

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle—23 ft—
Obstacle—243 ft—
Obstacle—151 ft—
Obstacle—33 ft—
Obstacle—36 ft—
Obstacle—328 ft—
Obstacle—148 ft—
Obstacle—49 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sturgate Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Sturgate Airfield?

The ICAO code for Sturgate Airfield is EGCS.

Where is Sturgate Airfield located?

Sturgate Airfield is small airport located in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 58 ft (18 m).

How many runways does Sturgate Airfield have?

Sturgate Airfield has 2 runways, the longest being 2,691 ft / 820 m.

What time zone is Sturgate Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Sturgate Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sturgate Airfield is approximately 0.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sturgate Airfield?

The nearest airport to Sturgate Airfield is Stow Airstrip (GB-0277), about 3.6 nm to the s, followed by West-Burton Airstrip and Kirton-in-Lindsey Glider Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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