RAF Bardney
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 13h 50m 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 Bardney
Royal Air Force Bardney or RAF Bardney is a former Royal Air Force station located 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Bardney, Lincolnshire, England and 10 miles (16 km) east of Lincoln. It was built as a satellite to RAF Waddington in 1943 and the airfield closed in 1963.
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(3)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINCOLNSHIRE CTA 1 | Class A | CTA | FL155 | FL195 |
| LINCOLNSHIRE CTA 2 | Class A | CTA | FL125 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAISTOR | 16.2 nm | 357° | On request |
| LACEBY CROSSROADS | 19 nm | 012° | On request |
| GAINSBOROUGH | 19.9 nm | 300° | On request |
| BRIGG | 20.8 nm | 341° | On request |
| BOTTESFORD | 23.6 nm | 228° | On request |
| HAXEY | 25.3 nm | 309° | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont transmitting station | 1,155 ft | 387 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is RAF Bardney located?
RAF Bardney is closed located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 39 ft (12 m).
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. RAF Bardney data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.