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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(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:14
Sunrise
04:59
Sunset
21:09
Civil dusk
21:53

About 16h 10m 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

EGKH

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.

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

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.

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.