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Small airport

Old Buckenham Airfield

ICAO EGSV🇬🇧 Old Buckenham, Norfolk
Coordinates
52.4975°N, 1.0519°E
Elevation
194 ft (59 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:09
Sunrise
04:55
Sunset
21:10
Civil dusk
21:56

About 16h 15m 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 Buckenham Airfield

Old Buckenham Airfield

Old Buckenham Airfield, formerly RAF Old Buckenham, is located 14 miles (23 km) southwest of Norwich in Norfolk, England.

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

Live weather

EGSV

Live departures & arrivals

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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 (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 252,618 ft / 798 m59 ftAsphaltUnlitOpen
02 / 20▸ displaced1,404 ft / 428 m59 ftGrassUnlitOpen
07L / 25R▸ displaced1,335 ft / 407 m75 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GBuckenham Radio124.405 MHz

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
OLD BUCKENHAMClass GATZGND2195 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
Obstacle164 ft
Obstacle154 ft
Obstacle154 ft
Obstacle171 ft
Obstacle95 ft
Obstacle108 ft
Obstacle102 ft
Obstacle171 ft

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

Nearby airports

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Old Buckenham Airfield?

The ICAO code for Old Buckenham Airfield is EGSV.

Where is Old Buckenham Airfield located?

Old Buckenham Airfield is small airport located in Old Buckenham, Norfolk, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 194 ft (59 m).

How many runways does Old Buckenham Airfield have?

Old Buckenham Airfield has 3 runways, the longest being 2,618 ft / 798 m.

What time zone is Old Buckenham Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Old Buckenham Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Old Buckenham Airfield is approximately 1.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Old Buckenham Airfield?

The nearest airport to Old Buckenham Airfield is Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip (GB-1038), about 3.1 nm to the nw, followed by Morley Saint Botolph Private Airstrip and Priory Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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