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Small airport

Old Sarum Airfield

ICAO EGLS🇬🇧 Salisbury, Wiltshire
Coordinates
51.0989°N, 1.7842°W
Elevation
285 ft (87 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:30
Sunrise
05:13
Sunset
21:14
Civil dusk
21:58

About 16h 1m 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 Old Sarum Airfield

Old Sarum Airfield

Old Sarum Airfield is a grass strip airfield 2 miles } north-north-east of Salisbury, in Laverstock parish, Wiltshire, England.

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

Live weather

EGLS

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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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 242,562 ft / 781 m164 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GOld Sarum A/G123.205 MHz

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BOSCOMBE DOWN/MIDDLE WALLOPClass GMATZGND3407 ft MSL
D122B WESSEX CENTRALSpecial useDangerFL080FL160
OLD SARUMSpecial useActivity areaGNDFL150

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
Rockbourne331 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Old Sarum Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Old Sarum Airfield?

The ICAO code for Old Sarum Airfield is EGLS.

Where is Old Sarum Airfield located?

Old Sarum Airfield is small airport located in Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 285 ft (87 m).

How many runways does Old Sarum Airfield have?

Old Sarum Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 2,562 ft / 781 m.

What time zone is Old Sarum Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Old Sarum Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Old Sarum Airfield is approximately 0.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Old Sarum Airfield?

The nearest airport to Old Sarum Airfield is MoD Boscombe Down (EGDM), about 3.5 nm to the nne, followed by Spire-View Airstrip and Manor Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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