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Small airport

Brimpton Airfield

ICAO EGLP🇬🇧 Reading, Berkshire
Coordinates
51.3835°N, 1.1721°W
Elevation
210 ft (64 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.8° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:43
Sunrise
06:18
Sunset
19:54
Civil dusk
20:28

About 13h 36m 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 Brimpton Airfield

Brimpton Airfield

Brimpton Airfield is an unlicensed single-runway civilian airfield in the south-east of West Berkshire, United Kingdom.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

EGLP

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
06 / 242,034 ft / 620 m82 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
Brimpton radio135.125 MHz

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PORTSMOUTH CTA 12Class ACTAFL065FL195
LONDON TMA 11Class ATMA4500 ft MSLFL195
R101 ALDERMASTONSpecial useRestrictedGND2400 ft MSL
BRIMPTONSpecial useActivity areaGND2190 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
HOOK RAILWAY STATION10.1 nm128°On request
BULLINGTON CROSS14 nm207°Compulsory
FLEET POND14.2 nm113°On request
ALTON15.9 nm151°On request
M3 JUNCTION 416.1 nm104°On request
FARNHAM CASTLE17.1 nm125°On request
NEW ALRESFORD17.7 nm177°Compulsory
BAGSHOT17.8 nm096°On request
M3 JUNCTION 318.5 nm095°On request
A31 TONGHAM ROUNDABOUT18.6 nm120°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
Green Park Wind Turbine279 ft154 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Brimpton Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Brimpton Airfield?

The ICAO code for Brimpton Airfield is EGLP.

Where is Brimpton Airfield located?

Brimpton Airfield is small airport located in Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 210 ft (64 m).

How many runways does Brimpton Airfield have?

Brimpton Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 2,034 ft / 620 m.

What time zone is Brimpton Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Brimpton Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Brimpton 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 Brimpton Airfield?

The nearest airport to Brimpton Airfield is Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip (GB-0903), about 2.5 nm to the wnw, followed by Siege Cross Farm Airstrip and Englefield Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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