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Hoy/Longhope Airfield

ICAO GB-0070🇬🇧 Stromness, Orkney
Coordinates
58.7918°N, 3.2161°W
Elevation
30 ft (9 m)
Type
Closed
Region
GB-SCT

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:23
Sunrise
05:07
Sunset
19:22
Civil dusk
20:06

About 14h 16m 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 Hoy/Longhope Airfield

Hoy/Longhope Airfield is a closed in Stromness, Orkney, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 30 ft (9 m).

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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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(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MORAY CTA 7Class ETMZFL075FL195
NSGA SCOTLANDSpecial 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
DUNCANSBY HEAD10.7 nm146°On request
LAMB HOLM ISLAND11.5 nm060°On request
CASTLETOWN13.1 nm199°On request
KEISS VILLAGE15.8 nm169°On request
STROMBERRY16.8 nm031°On request
LOCH WATTEN18.9 nm191°On request
FOOT19.1 nm042°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
Obstacle72 ft
Obstacle23 ft
Obstacle26 ft
Obstacle43 ft
Obstacle115 ft
Obstacle157 ft
Obstacle213 ft
Obstacle92 ft

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hoy/Longhope Airfield located?

Hoy/Longhope Airfield is closed located in Stromness, Orkney, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 30 ft (9 m).

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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