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RAF Abbots Bromley

ICAO GB-0086🇬🇧 Rugeley, Staffordshire
Coordinates
52.8270°N, 1.8924°W
Type
Closed
Region
GB-ENG

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:39
Sunrise
05:15
Sunset
19:04
Civil dusk
19:40

About 13h 49m 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 RAF Abbots Bromley

RAF Abbots Bromley

RAF Abbots Bromley is a former Royal Air Force Relief Landing Ground (RLG) located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) north-west of the village of Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire. The airfield opened during 1940 and closed on 31 March 1949 being the satellite of RAF Burnaston.

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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DAVENTRY CTA 19Class ACTAFL145FL195
DAVENTRY CTA 9Class ACTA4500 ft MSLFL195
DAVENTRY CTA 20Class ACTAFL085FL195
DAVENTRY CTA 8Class ACTA5500 ft MSLFL195
NSGA WALESSpecial 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
CHURCH BROUGHTON7.9 nm063°On request
LICHFIELD RAILWAY JUNCTION9.1 nm158°On request
M6 HILTON PARK12.5 nm209°On request
M42 JUNCTION 11 MEASHAM15 nm123°On request
M42 JUNCTION 1016.2 nm146°On request
NUNEATON22.6 nm134°On request
ABEAM23.2 nm215°On request
M6 SANDBACH SERVICES24.7 nm320°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
Obstacle318 ft755 ft
Obstacle489 ft
Obstacle200 ft
Obstacle302 ft
Obstacle302 ft
Obstacle200 ft
Obstacle272 ft
Obstacle233 ft

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is RAF Abbots Bromley located?

RAF Abbots Bromley is closed located in Rugeley, Staffordshire, United Kingdom.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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