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Small airport

Headcorn Aerodrome

ICAO EGKH🇬🇧 Ashford, Kent
Coordinates
51.1569°N, 0.6417°E
Elevation
72 ft (22 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.4° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:36
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
19:46
Civil dusk
20:21

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 Headcorn Aerodrome

Headcorn Aerodrome

Headcorn Aerodrome is a private airfield in Kent, England. The airfield is located 8 NM south of Maidstone; about 32 miles (51 km) southeast of London.

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 21GrassUnlitOpen
10 / 284,101 ft / 1,250 m98 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GLashenden Headcorn A/G122.000 MHz

Services & operations

Hours
Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 17:00, Saturday – Sunday: 08:00 – 18:00
Services
CaféBarRestaurantParkingSkydivingWing WalkingVintage Flight ExperiencesFlight TrainingMuseum

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

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 3Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 8Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195
HEADCORNClass GATZGND2070 ft MSL
HEADCORNSpecial useActivity areaGND3500 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
TUNBRIDGE WELLS14.3 nm264°On request
SHEERNESS DOCKS17.8 nm012°On request
WHISTABLE HARBOUR19 nm049°On request
M25 JUNCTION 421.5 nm302°Compulsory
QEII23.4 nm322°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

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Headcorn Aerodrome.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Headcorn Aerodrome?

The ICAO code for Headcorn Aerodrome is EGKH.

Where is Headcorn Aerodrome located?

Headcorn Aerodrome is small airport located in Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 72 ft (22 m).

How many runways does Headcorn Aerodrome have?

Headcorn Aerodrome has 2 runways, the longest being 4,101 ft / 1,250 m.

What time zone is Headcorn Aerodrome in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Headcorn Aerodrome?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Headcorn Aerodrome is approximately 1.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Headcorn Aerodrome?

The nearest airport to Headcorn Aerodrome is Egerton Airfield (GB-0069), about 2.5 nm to the ne, followed by Fridd Farm Airstrip and Lukesfield Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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