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Small airport

Draycot Farm Aerodrome

ICAO GB-0006🇬🇧 Swindon, Wiltshire
Coordinates
51.4934°N, 1.7438°W
Elevation
498 ft (152 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:26
Sunrise
05:10
Sunset
21:17
Civil dusk
22:01

About 16h 7m 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 Draycot Farm Aerodrome

Draycot Farm Aerodrome is a small airport in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 498 ft (152 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,296 ft / 700 m. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Lower Upham Farm Aerodrome (GB-0044), about 1.2 nm to the e.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 362,296 ft / 700 m82 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
COTSWOLD CTA 4Class ACTAFL065FL195
COTSWOLD CTA 13Class ACTAFL105FL195

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
Obstacle499 ft689 ft
David Murray John Tower272 ft302 ft
Obstacle233 ft768 ft
Westmill 1302 ft
Westmill 2331 ft
Westmill 3335 ft
Westmill 4315 ft
Westmill 5299 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Draycot Farm Aerodrome.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Draycot Farm Aerodrome located?

Draycot Farm Aerodrome is small airport located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 498 ft (152 m).

How many runways does Draycot Farm Aerodrome have?

Draycot Farm Aerodrome has 1 runway, the longest being 2,296 ft / 700 m.

What time zone is Draycot Farm Aerodrome in?

Draycot Farm Aerodrome is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Draycot Farm Aerodrome?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Draycot Farm Aerodrome is approximately 0.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Draycot Farm Aerodrome?

The nearest airport to Draycot Farm Aerodrome is Lower Upham Farm Aerodrome (GB-0044), about 1.2 nm to the e, followed by Manton Airfield and Lotmead Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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