RAF Balderton
Daylight today(Oct 15, 2026, local time)
About 10h 40m 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 Balderton
Royal Air Force Balderton or more simply RAF Balderton was a former Royal Air Force satellite station located 2.0 miles (3.2 km) south of Newark-on-Trent, sandwiched between the now extinct Great Northern Railway (GNR) Bottesford-Newark line and the A1 road in Nottinghamshire, 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 (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVENTRY CTA 12 | Class A | CTA | FL105 | FL195 |
| D324B WADDINGTON MEDIUM | Special use | Danger | FL105 | FL195 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
VFR reporting points nearby
| Point | Distance | Bearing | Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOTTESFORD | 4.3 nm | 178° | On request |
| THORSBY LAKE | 15 nm | 320° | On request |
| A1/A57 CLUMBER INTERCHANGE | 17.9 nm | 330° | On request |
| TROWELL | 18 nm | 256° | On request |
| MELTON MOWBRAY | 18.2 nm | 192° | On request |
| DANESHILL LAKES | 20.2 nm | 345° | 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | — | 13 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 246 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 46 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 43 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 33 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 98 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 312 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 164 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is RAF Balderton located?
RAF Balderton is closed located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 69 ft (21 m).
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. RAF Balderton data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.