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Small airport

Eshott Airfield

ICAO GB-0038🇬🇧 Morpeth, Northumberland
Coordinates
55.2805°N, 1.7149°W
Elevation
197 ft (60 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.3° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:34
Sunrise
06:13
Sunset
20:03
Civil dusk
20:42

About 13h 50m 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 Eshott Airfield

Eshott Airfield is a general aviation airfield in the civil parish of Thirston, in the county of Northumberland, England, 20 miles (32 km) north of Newcastle, and midway between Morpeth and Alnwick. It is a former Second World War Royal Air Force (RAF) station and is also known as Bockenfield Aerodrome.

Summary from Wikipedia 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 (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01L / 19R2,001 ft / 610 m39 ftAsphaltUnlitOpen
01R / 19L2,001 ft / 610 m82 ftGrassUnlitOpen
08 / 261,804 ft / 550 m39 ftAsphaltUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GEshott Radio122.850 MHz
APPNewcastle Approach124.375 MHz

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BORDERS CTA 12Class DCTAFL155FL195
EGD514 COMBAT AIRSPACESpecial useDangerFL085FL660
NSGA BORDERSSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195

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
MORPETH RAILWAY STATION7.2 nm171°On request
BOLAM LAKE10.5 nm211°On request
BLYTH WINDFARM12.1 nm141°On request
OUSTON16.3 nm200°On request
STAGSHAW MASTS18.2 nm216°On request
BLAYDON18.8 nm178°On request
TYNE BRIDGES19.2 nm169°On request
HEXHAM22.9 nm216°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
Low Horton Farm Turbine180 ft105 ft
Obstacle551 ft
Obstacle105 ft
Obstacle79 ft
Obstacle49 ft
Obstacle115 ft
Obstacle20 ft
Blyth Harbour Repowering16 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Eshott Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Eshott Airfield located?

Eshott Airfield is small airport located in Morpeth, Northumberland, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 197 ft (60 m).

How many runways does Eshott Airfield have?

Eshott Airfield has 3 runways, the longest being 2,001 ft / 610 m.

What time zone is Eshott Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Eshott Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Eshott Airfield is approximately 0.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Eshott Airfield?

The nearest airport to Eshott Airfield is Causey Park Airstrip UL (GB-0712), about 1.6 nm to the s, followed by Athey's Moor Airfield and Druridge Bay Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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