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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Dunkeswell Airfield

ICAO EGTU🇬🇧 Honiton, Devon
Coordinates
50.8610°N, 3.2339°W
Elevation
839 ft (256 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.2° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:53
Sunrise
06:27
Sunset
20:01
Civil dusk
20:35

About 13h 34m 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 Dunkeswell Airfield

Dunkeswell Airfield

Dunkeswell Aerodrome is an airfield in East Devon, England. It is located next to the village of Dunkeswell near the eastern edge of the Blackdown Hills, approximately 5 miles (8 km) north of the town of Honiton and 16 miles (26 km) northeast of Exeter. It is a busy civilian airfield with a mix of general aviation, flight instruction, skydiving, Spitfire flights, helicopter flights and occasionally wing walking.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

EGTU

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 (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 22▸ displaced3,176 ft / 968 m148 ftAspUnlitOpen
17 / 353,159 ft / 963 m151 ftAspUnlitOpen
09 / 272,845 ft / 867 m150 ftAspUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GDunkeswell Radio123.480 MHz

Services & operations

Hours
Summer 08:30 - 18:00 Local, Winter 08:30 - 17:00 Local, Outside normal operating times by arrangement.
Contact
Services
PPRSpitfire FlightsAir/Ground RadioRunway InformationJoining InstructionsParachute Activity

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BERRY HEAD CTA 1Class ACTAFL065FL195
BERRY HEAD CTA 2Class ACTAFL105FL195
DUNKESWELLClass GATZGND2839 ft MSL
DUNKESWELLSpecial useActivity areaGNDFL150

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
CULLOMPTON6 nm268°On request
AXMINSTER10.1 nm118°On request
CLATWORTHY RESERVOIR13.7 nm338°On request
TOPSHAM13.9 nm222°On request
EXMOUTH15.6 nm204°On request
CREDITON16.4 nm255°On request
WATCHET HARBOUR19.6 nm350°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
Stockland Hill Transmitter771 ft705 ft
Obstacle673 ft
Obstacle203 ft
Obstacle213 ft
Obstacle249 ft
Obstacle623 ft
Obstacle797 ft
Obstacle801 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Dunkeswell Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Dunkeswell Airfield?

The ICAO code for Dunkeswell Airfield is EGTU.

Where is Dunkeswell Airfield located?

Dunkeswell Airfield is small airport located in Honiton, Devon, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 839 ft (256 m).

How many runways does Dunkeswell Airfield have?

Dunkeswell Airfield has 3 runways, the longest being 3,176 ft / 968 m.

What time zone is Dunkeswell Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Dunkeswell Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Dunkeswell Airfield is approximately 0.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Dunkeswell Airfield?

The nearest airport to Dunkeswell Airfield is North Hill Glider Field (GB-0380), about 1.6 nm to the wsw, followed by Watchford Farm Airstrip and Farway Common Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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