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Small airport

Earls Colne Airfield

ICAO EGSR🇬🇧 Colchester, Essex
Coordinates
51.9144°N, 0.6825°E
Elevation
226 ft (69 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
04:09
Sunrise
04:55
Sunset
21:13
Civil dusk
21:58

About 16h 18m 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 Earls Colne Airfield

Earls Colne Airfield

Earls Colne Airfield is a general aviation aerodrome located south-east of the village of Earls Colne, Essex, England.

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

Live weather

EGSR

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
06L / 24R▸ displaced3,080 ft / 939 m98 ftGrassLightedOpen
06R / 24L2,552 ft / 778 m32 ftAsphaltUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GEarls Colne A/G122.425 MHz

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 3Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 7Class ATMA4500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 8Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195
EARLS COLNEClass GATZGND2229 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
Sudbury B545 ft220 ft
Sudbury A338 ft220 ft
High Garrett Transmitter295 ft269 ft
Obstacle203 ft
Obstacle213 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Earls Colne Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Earls Colne Airfield?

The ICAO code for Earls Colne Airfield is EGSR.

Where is Earls Colne Airfield located?

Earls Colne Airfield is small airport located in Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 226 ft (69 m).

How many runways does Earls Colne Airfield have?

Earls Colne Airfield has 2 runways, the longest being 3,080 ft / 939 m.

What time zone is Earls Colne Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Earls Colne Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Earls Colne Airfield 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 Earls Colne Airfield?

The nearest airport to Earls Colne Airfield is Park Farm Airstrip (GB-1128), about 4.1 nm to the n, followed by Wormingford Glider Field and Clees Hall Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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