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Small airport

Challock Airfield

ICAO EGKE🇬🇧 Ashford, Kent
Coordinates
51.2083°N, 0.8292°E
Elevation
600 ft (183 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.5° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:36
Sunrise
06:10
Sunset
19:45
Civil dusk
20:20

About 13h 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 Challock Airfield

Challock Airfield is a small airport in Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom (ICAO EGKE). It sits at an elevation of 600 ft (183 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Fridd Farm Airstrip (GB-0749), about 4.8 nm to the sw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

EGKE

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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 3Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 8Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195
CHALLOCKSpecial useActivity areaGND2600 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
WHISTABLE HARBOUR11.9 nm038°On request
SHEERNESS DOCKS14.7 nm348°On request
SOUTHEND PIER18.8 nm348°On request
LONDON GATEWAY PORT21.6 nm326°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
Obstacle515 ft
Obstacle285 ft
Obstacle354 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Challock Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Challock Airfield?

The ICAO code for Challock Airfield is EGKE.

Where is Challock Airfield located?

Challock Airfield is small airport located in Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 600 ft (183 m).

What time zone is Challock Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Challock Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Challock Airfield is approximately 1.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Challock Airfield?

The nearest airport to Challock Airfield is Fridd Farm Airstrip (GB-0749), about 4.8 nm to the sw, followed by Egerton Airfield and Frinsted Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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