Kirkbride Airfield
Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)
About 16h 51m 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 Kirkbride Airfield
Kirkbride Airfield is a small airport in Wigton, Cumbria, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 16 ft (5 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Carlisle Lake District Airport (CAX), about 14.1 nm to the ene.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(4)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BORDERS CTA 3 | Class A | CTA | FL125 | FL195 |
| BORDERS CTA 8 | Class A | CTA | FL095 | FL125 |
| NSGA YORKSHIRE | Special use | Gliding sector | FL100 | FL195 |
| KIRKBRIDE | Special use | Activity area | GND | 2038 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldbeck transmitting station | 1,106 ft | 932 ft | — |
| Sandale transmitting station | 502 ft | 1,138 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 420 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 331 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 820 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 610 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 650 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 492 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kirkbride Airfield.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kirkbride Airfield located?
Kirkbride Airfield is small airport located in Wigton, Cumbria, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 16 ft (5 m).
What time zone is Kirkbride Airfield in?
Kirkbride Airfield is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Kirkbride Airfield?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Kirkbride Airfield is approximately 0.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Kirkbride Airfield?
The nearest airport to Kirkbride Airfield is Carlisle Lake District Airport (CAX), about 14.1 nm to the ene, followed by Berrier Airstrip and Falgunzeon Glider Airfield.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Kirkbride Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.