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Medium airport

Royal Marines Base Chivenor

ICAO EGDC🇬🇧 Chivenor
Coordinates
51.0872°N, 4.1503°W
Elevation
27 ft (8 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:35
Sunrise
05:19
Sunset
21:27
Civil dusk
22:11

About 16h 7m 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 Royal Marines Base Chivenor

Royal Marines Base Chivenor

Royal Marines Barracks Chivenor is a British military base used primarily by UK Commando Force. It is situated on the northern shore of the River Taw estuary, adjacent to the South West Coast Path, on the north coast of Devon, England. The nearest towns are Barnstaple and Braunton.

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

Live weather

EGDC

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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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 286,014 ft / 1,833 m151 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GRDO130.200 MHz

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Huntshaw Cross transmitter538 ft643 ft
Obstacle584 ft
Obstacle561 ft
Obstacle545 ft
Obstacle646 ft
Obstacle551 ft
Obstacle525 ft
Obstacle591 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Royal Marines Base Chivenor.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Royal Marines Base Chivenor?

The ICAO code for Royal Marines Base Chivenor is EGDC.

Where is Royal Marines Base Chivenor located?

Royal Marines Base Chivenor is medium airport located in Chivenor, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 27 ft (8 m).

How many runways does Royal Marines Base Chivenor have?

Royal Marines Base Chivenor has 1 runway, the longest being 6,014 ft / 1,833 m.

What time zone is Royal Marines Base Chivenor in?

Royal Marines Base Chivenor is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Royal Marines Base Chivenor?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Royal Marines Base Chivenor is approximately 0.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Royal Marines Base Chivenor?

The nearest airport to Royal Marines Base Chivenor is Belle Vue Airfield (GB-0326), about 6.9 nm to the sse, followed by Eaglescott Airfield and Gorrel Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Royal Marines Base Chivenor data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.