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Small airport

Popham Airfield

ICAO EGHP🇬🇧 Winchester, Hampshire
Coordinates
51.1947°N, 1.2331°W
Elevation
550 ft (168 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.8° E

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:46
Sunrise
06:20
Sunset
19:51
Civil dusk
20:26

About 13h 31m 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 Popham Airfield

Popham Airfield

Popham Airfield is an unlicensed airfield located 4 NM south of Overton in Hampshire, England. It lies alongside the A303 road.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

EGHP

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
03 / 212,953 ft / 900 m82 ftGrassUnlitOpen
08 / 262,920 ft / 890 m82 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GPopham A/G129.805 MHz

Services & operations

Hours
Monday to Friday: 10am – 4pm, Saturday to Sunday: 9am - 4pm
Contact
Fuel
100LLUL91
Services
Café

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

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PORTSMOUTH CTA 12Class ACTAFL065FL195
LONDON TMA 13Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195
POPHAMSpecial useActivity areaGND2550 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
BULLINGTON CROSS4.2 nm254°Compulsory
NEW ALRESFORD7.1 nm154°Compulsory
ALTON10.4 nm104°On request
HOOK RAILWAY STATION11.4 nm063°On request
WEST MEON CROSS11.5 nm149°Compulsory
BISHOPS14.4 nm176°Compulsory
ROMSEY15.7 nm219°Compulsory
BUTSER HILL MAST16.2 nm144°Compulsory
FARNHAM CASTLE16.3 nm085°On request
FLEET POND16.4 nm070°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
Hannington Transmitter499 ft751 ft
Obstacle322 ft
Obstacle322 ft
Obstacle312 ft
Obstacle863 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Popham Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Popham Airfield?

The ICAO code for Popham Airfield is EGHP.

Where is Popham Airfield located?

Popham Airfield is small airport located in Winchester, Hampshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 550 ft (168 m).

How many runways does Popham Airfield have?

Popham Airfield has 2 runways, the longest being 2,953 ft / 900 m.

What time zone is Popham Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Popham Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Popham 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 Popham Airfield?

The nearest airport to Popham Airfield is Shear Down Farm Airstrip (GB-0930), about 5.2 nm to the nne, followed by Walkeridge Farm Airstrip and Barton Ashes Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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