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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(Oct 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:59
Sunrise
07:33
Sunset
18:14
Civil dusk
18:47

About 10h 41m 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.

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 (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.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
FARINGDON11.3 nm031°On request
LECHLADE12.2 nm009°On request
CHIPPENHAM14.3 nm262°On request
BAMPTON15.7 nm028°On request
BURFORD19.2 nm012°On request
FARMOOR RESERVOIR21.3 nm043°On request
BULLINGTON CROSS24.4 nm141°Compulsory

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
Obstacle499 ft689 ft—
David Murray John Tower272 ft302 ft—
Obstacle233 ft768 ft—
Westmill 1—302 ft—
Westmill 2—331 ft—
Westmill 3—335 ft—
Westmill 4—315 ft—
Westmill 5—299 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.