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Small airport

Fowlmere Airfield

ICAO EGMA🇬🇧 Fowlmere, Cambridgeshire
Coordinates
52.0775°N, 0.0617°E
Elevation
124 ft (38 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.2° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:36
Sunrise
06:12
Sunset
19:50
Civil dusk
20:25

About 13h 38m 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 Fowlmere Airfield

Fowlmere Airfield is a privately owned airfield located 4.2 miles (6.8 km) northeast of Royston, Hertfordshire and 8.8 miles (14.2 km) southwest of Cambridge. It was previously a Royal Air Force satellite station, RAF Fowlmere.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

EGMA

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
07 / 252,309 ft / 704 m98 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GFowlmere A/G120.925 MHz
A/G135.700 MHz

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 3Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 6Class ATMA4500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON STANSTED CTA 4Class DCTA2500 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
FOWLMERESpecial useActivity areaGND2117 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
NUTHAMPSTEAD5.3 nm180°On request
AUDLEY END RAILWAY6.9 nm129°On request
DEBDEN9.4 nm123°On request
HAZELEND WOOD11.7 nm160°On request
PUCKERIDGE A10/A12011.7 nm190°On request
HANGAR 1213 nm153°On request
SPRIGGS SOLAR FARM13.1 nm120°On request
DIAMOND HANGAR13.6 nm152°On request
HAVERHILL13.8 nm089°On request
CANFIELD A120/B125615.7 nm142°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
Obstacle299 ft
Obstacle285 ft
RAF Barkway469 ft
Obstacle85 ft
Obstacle315 ft
Obstacle328 ft
Obstacle322 ft
Obstacle394 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Fowlmere Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Fowlmere Airfield?

The ICAO code for Fowlmere Airfield is EGMA.

Where is Fowlmere Airfield located?

Fowlmere Airfield is small airport located in Fowlmere, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 124 ft (38 m).

How many runways does Fowlmere Airfield have?

Fowlmere Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 2,309 ft / 704 m.

What time zone is Fowlmere Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Fowlmere Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Fowlmere Airfield is approximately 1.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Fowlmere Airfield?

The nearest airport to Fowlmere Airfield is Whitehill Farm Airstrip (GB-0212), about 2 nm to the nw, followed by Duxford Aerodrome and Little Shelford Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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