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Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport

ICAO EGHN🇬🇧 Sandown, Isle of Wight
Coordinates
50.6531°N, 1.1822°W
Elevation
55 ft (17 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.9° E

Daylight today(Oct 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:51
Sunrise
07:24
Sunset
18:19
Civil dusk
18:52

About 10h 55m 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 Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport

Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport

Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport is an unlicensed aerodrome located 1 nautical mile west of Sandown, Isle of Wight, England. It is close to the village of Lake.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 23▸ displaced2,900 ft / 884 m131 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GIsle of Wight Sandown A/G123.500 MHz

Services & operations

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PORTSMOUTH CTA 1Class ACTAFL065FL195
PORTSMOUTH CTA 2Class ACTAFL075FL195
PORTSMOUTH CTA 6Class ACTA5500 ft MSLFL195
SANDOWNSpecial useActivity areaGND2055 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
ST CATHERINE´S POINT6.4 nm224°On request
COWES7.8 nm327°Compulsory
SPINNAKER TOWER9 nm018°On request
CALSHOT11.4 nm331°Compulsory
HURST CASTLE14.4 nm283°On request
WICKHAM14.8 nm359°Compulsory
BEAULIEU15.2 nm307°Compulsory
NEEDLES LIGHTHOUSE15.6 nm272°Compulsory
BISHOPS18.1 nm357°Compulsory
BUTSER HILL MAST20.9 nm021°Compulsory

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
Chillerton Down751 ft545 ft—
Rowridge Transmitting Station564 ft463 ft—
Spinnaker Tower558 ft13 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport?

The ICAO code for Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport is EGHN.

Where is Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport located?

Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport is small airport located in Sandown, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 55 ft (17 m).

How many runways does Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport have?

Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,900 ft / 884 m.

What time zone is Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport in?

Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport is approximately 0.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport?

The nearest airport to Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport is Bembridge Airport (BBP), about 3.2 nm to the ene, followed by Binstead Airfield and Stockbridge Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.