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Small airport

Lower Upham Airfield

ICAO GB-0042🇬🇧 Southampton, Hampshire
Coordinates
50.9725°N, 1.2485°W
Elevation
203 ft (62 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.8° E

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:46
Sunrise
06:21
Sunset
19:51
Civil dusk
20:25

About 13h 30m 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 Lower Upham Airfield

Lower Upham Airfield is a small airport in Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 203 ft (62 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,126 ft / 648 m. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Roughay Farm Airfield (GB-0802), about 1 nm to the n.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 222,126 ft / 648 mGrassUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GLower Upham Radio123.050 MHz

Services & operations

Ground handler / FBO
Solent Flight
Services
Trial Flying LessonsFlying Experience

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PORTSMOUTH CTA 6Class ACTA5500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 13Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195
SOLENT CTA 2Class DCTA2000 ft MSL5500 ft MSL
SOLENT CTA 6Class DCTA3000 ft MSL5500 ft MSL
SOUTHAMPTON CTRClass DCTRGND2000 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
BISHOPS1.8 nm126°Compulsory
WICKHAM4.9 nm152°Compulsory
WEST MEON CROSS7.4 nm062°Compulsory
NEW ALRESFORD7.9 nm028°Compulsory
ROMSEY9.4 nm277°Compulsory
CALSHOT9.8 nm198°Compulsory
BUTSER HILL MAST10.1 nm088°Compulsory
M27 JUNCTION 210.8 nm262°Compulsory
SPINNAKER TOWER11.9 nm153°On request
BULLINGTON CROSS12.6 nm344°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
Moresby Tower262 ft43 ft
Obstacle49 ft
Obstacle322 ft
Obstacle322 ft
Obstacle312 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lower Upham Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lower Upham Airfield located?

Lower Upham Airfield is small airport located in Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 203 ft (62 m).

How many runways does Lower Upham Airfield have?

Lower Upham Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 2,126 ft / 648 m.

What time zone is Lower Upham Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Lower Upham Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Lower Upham 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 Lower Upham Airfield?

The nearest airport to Lower Upham Airfield is Roughay Farm Airfield (GB-0802), about 1 nm to the n, followed by Hill Farm Airstrip and South Longwood Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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