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Small airport

Hinton-in-the-Hedges Airfield

ICAO GB-0073🇬🇧 Brackley, Northmanptonshire
Coordinates
52.0287°N, 1.2072°W
Elevation
505 ft (154 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.7° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:42
Sunrise
06:17
Sunset
19:55
Civil dusk
20:30

About 13h 38m 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 Hinton-in-the-Hedges Airfield

Hinton-in-the-Hedges Airfield

Hinton-in-the-Hedges Airfield is an airfield on the west side of Hinton-in-the-Hedges near Brackley, Northamptonshire, England.

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
09 / 27GrsUnlitOpen
06 / 242,297 ft / 700 m59 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
RDOHinton Radio119.450 MHz

Services & operations

Services
GlidingParachutingPrivate AviationPPR

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

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DAVENTRY CTA 5Class ACTAFL065FL195
DAVENTRY CTA 14Class ACTAFL085FL195
HINTON-IN-THE-HEDGESSpecial useActivity areaGNDFL065
HINTON-IN-THE-HEDGESSpecial useActivity areaGND2500 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
CHARLBURY13.9 nm227°On request
FARMOOR RESERVOIR17.4 nm199°On request
DRAYCOTE WATER18.4 nm346°On request
OLNEY TOWN20.1 nm068°On request
M40/M42 INTERCHANGE20.4 nm313°On request
BURFORD20.8 nm230°On request
BAMPTON22.2 nm215°On request
TERRI22.2 nm135°On request
LAKES23.4 nm124°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
Obstacle387 ft
Obstacle387 ft
Obstacle433 ft
Obstacle459 ft
Obstacle348 ft
Obstacle551 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Hinton-in-the-Hedges Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hinton-in-the-Hedges Airfield located?

Hinton-in-the-Hedges Airfield is small airport located in Brackley, Northmanptonshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 505 ft (154 m).

How many runways does Hinton-in-the-Hedges Airfield have?

Hinton-in-the-Hedges Airfield has 2 runways, the longest being 2,297 ft / 700 m.

What time zone is Hinton-in-the-Hedges Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Hinton-in-the-Hedges Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hinton-in-the-Hedges Airfield is approximately 0.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Hinton-in-the-Hedges Airfield?

The nearest airport to Hinton-in-the-Hedges Airfield is Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip (GB-0377), about 2.5 nm to the s, followed by Turweston Aerodrome and Niden Manor Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Hinton-in-the-Hedges Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.