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Small airport

Melbury Airstrip

ICAO GB-0029🇬🇧 Dorchester, Dorset
Coordinates
50.8797°N, 2.6177°W
Elevation
279 ft (85 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.4° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:50
Sunrise
06:25
Sunset
19:59
Civil dusk
20:33

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 Melbury Airstrip

Melbury Airstrip is a small airport in Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 279 ft (85 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Yeovil/Westland Aerodrome (EGHG), about 3.9 nm to the nnw.

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.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
AXMINSTER15.6 nm248°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
Obstacle154 ft
Obstacle131 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Melbury Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Melbury Airstrip located?

Melbury Airstrip is small airport located in Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 279 ft (85 m).

What time zone is Melbury Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Melbury Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Melbury Airstrip is approximately 0.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Melbury Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Melbury Airstrip is Yeovil/Westland Aerodrome (EGHG), about 3.9 nm to the nnw, followed by Hermitage Airstrip and Middle Chinnock Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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