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Small airport

Solent Airport

ICAO EGHF🇬🇧 Gosport, Hampshire
Coordinates
50.8142°N, 1.2033°W
Elevation
32 ft (10 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:24
Sunrise
05:08
Sunset
21:15
Civil dusk
21:58

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 Solent Airport

Solent Airport

Royal Naval Air Station Lee-on-Solent,, is a former Royal Naval Air Station located near Lee-on-the-Solent in Hampshire, approximately 4 miles (6.44 km) west of Portsmouth, on the coast of the Solent. The airfield is now mostly civilian, however is still used by HM Coastguard; flying the AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters.

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

Live weather

EGHF

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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Map

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

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 23▸ displaced3,375 ft / 1,029 m98 ftAsphaltUnlitOpen
10 / 28▸ displaced2,590 ft / 789 m144 ftAsphaltUnlitClosed
16 / 34▸ displaced2,200 ft / 671 m140 ftAsphaltUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
InformationLee Information118.930 MHz

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PORTSMOUTH CTA 1Class ACTAFL065FL195
PORTSMOUTH CTA 6Class ACTA5500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 13Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195
SOLENT CTA 2Class DCTA2000 ft MSL5500 ft MSL
FLEETLANDSClass GATZGND2027 ft MSL
LEE-ON-SOLENTClass GATZGND2033 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
Chillerton Down751 ft545 ft
Rowridge Transmitting Station564 ft463 ft
Spinnaker Tower558 ft13 ft
Moresby Tower262 ft43 ft
Obstacle49 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Solent Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Solent Airport?

The ICAO code for Solent Airport is EGHF.

Where is Solent Airport located?

Solent Airport is small airport located in Gosport, Hampshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 32 ft (10 m).

How many runways does Solent Airport have?

Solent Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 3,375 ft / 1,029 m.

What time zone is Solent Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Solent Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Solent Airport 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 Solent Airport?

The nearest airport to Solent Airport is Bere Farm Airstrip (GB-0806), about 4.6 nm to the nne, followed by Binstead Airfield and Hill Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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