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Small airport

Camphill Airfield

ICAO GB-0018🇬🇧 Buxton, Derbyshire
Coordinates
53.3050°N, 1.7314°W
Elevation
1,300 ft (396 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.5° E

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:42
Sunrise
06:19
Sunset
19:57
Civil dusk
20:33

About 13h 38m 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 Camphill Airfield

Camphill Airfield is a small airport in Buxton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 1,300 ft (396 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Coal Aston Airfield (EGCA), about 10.9 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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Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

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(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DAVENTRY CTA 10Class ACTAFL065FL195
NSGA DERBYSHIRESpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195
CAMPHILLSpecial useActivity areaGND3350 ft MSL

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
BUXTON7.2 nm246°On request
WHALEY BRIDGE9.4 nm278°On request
GLOSSOP10.5 nm321°On request
LAMALOAD RESERVOIR11.3 nm260°On request
MACCLESFIELD SOUTH15.1 nm254°On request
HILLTOP16 nm278°On request
DOVESTONES RESERVOIRS16.4 nm329°On request
M1/M18 THURCROFT17.1 nm072°On request
ALDERLEY EDGE HILL17.3 nm268°On request
CONGLETON18.2 nm243°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
Saint Paul's Tower331 ft302 ft
Arts Tower256 ft358 ft
Royal Hallamshire Hospital249 ft531 ft
Obstacle1,427 ft
Obstacle761 ft
Obstacle279 ft
Obstacle909 ft
Obstacle817 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Camphill Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Camphill Airfield located?

Camphill Airfield is small airport located in Buxton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 1,300 ft (396 m).

What time zone is Camphill Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Camphill Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Camphill Airfield is approximately 0.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Camphill Airfield?

The nearest airport to Camphill Airfield is Coal Aston Airfield (EGCA), about 10.9 nm to the e, followed by Onecoat Morridge Airstrip and Wentworth Private Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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