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Langar Airfield

ICAO GB-0030🇬🇧 Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Coordinates
52.8959°N, 0.9010°W
Elevation
121 ft (37 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.8° E

Daylight today(Oct 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:58
Sunrise
07:33
Sunset
18:06
Civil dusk
18:41

About 10h 33m 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 Langar Airfield

Langar Airfield

Royal Air Force Langar or more simply RAF Langar is a former Royal Air Force station located near the village of Langar, Nottinghamshire, England. The airfield is located approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) east-southeast of Radcliffe on Trent.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 193,000 ft / 914 m65 ftConcreteUnlitOpen
07 / 252,000 ft / 610 m65 ftConcreteUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DAVENTRY CTA 12Class ACTAFL105FL195
NSGA DERBYSHIRESpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195
LANGARSpecial useActivity areaGNDFL150

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
BOTTESFORD6 nm046°On request
MELTON MOWBRAY9.4 nm178°On request
TROWELL13.8 nm287°On request
M! JUNCTION 22 MARKFIELD18.6 nm230°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
Waltham Transmitter1,033 ft440 ft—
Obstacle—407 ft—
Obstacle—387 ft—
Obstacle—292 ft—
Wind Turbine—348 ft—
Obstacle—354 ft—
Obstacle—400 ft—
Obstacle—364 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Langar Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Langar Airfield located?

Langar Airfield is small airport located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 121 ft (37 m).

How many runways does Langar Airfield have?

Langar Airfield has 2 runways, the longest being 3,000 ft / 914 m.

What time zone is Langar Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Langar Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Langar Airfield is approximately 0.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Langar Airfield?

The nearest airport to Langar Airfield is Nottingham City Airport (NQT), about 6.6 nm to the wnw, followed by RAF Syerston and Saltby Glider Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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