Walton Wood Airfield
Daylight today(Jul 20, 2026, local time)
About 16h 21m 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 Walton Wood Airfield
Walton Wood Airfield is a small airport in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 180 ft (55 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Askern Airfield (GB-0427), about 4.8 nm to the ese.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
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(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YORKSHIRE CTA 12 | Class A | CTA | FL055 | FL195 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 374 ft | 56 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 374 ft | 236 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 374 ft | 72 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 374 ft | 184 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 374 ft | 46 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 374 ft | 200 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 374 ft | 141 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 374 ft | 207 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Walton Wood Airfield.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Walton Wood Airfield located?
Walton Wood Airfield is small airport located in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 180 ft (55 m).
What time zone is Walton Wood Airfield in?
Walton Wood Airfield is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Walton Wood Airfield?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Walton Wood Airfield is approximately 0.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Walton Wood Airfield?
The nearest airport to Walton Wood Airfield is Askern Airfield (GB-0427), about 4.8 nm to the ese, followed by Bridge Cottage Airstrip and Burn Airfield.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Walton Wood Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.