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RAF Bekesbourne

ICAO GB-0115🇬🇧 Canterbury, Kent
Coordinates
51.2524°N, 1.1600°E
Elevation
164 ft (50 m)
Type
Closed
Region
GB-ENG

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:31
Sunrise
05:06
Sunset
18:48
Civil dusk
19:23

About 13h 43m 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 Bekesbourne

RAF Bekesbourne is a closed in Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 164 ft (50 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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Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

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
WORTHING CTA 1Class ACTAFL065FL195
LONDON TMA 8Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195

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
WHISTABLE HARBOUR8.3 nm323°On request
SHEERNESS DOCKS19.5 nm307°On request
SOUTHEND PIER22.8 nm314°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
Dover Mast797 ft430 ft
Obstacle364 ft400 ft
Obstacle364 ft410 ft
Obstacle413 ft
Obstacle354 ft
Obstacle10 ft

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is RAF Bekesbourne located?

RAF Bekesbourne is closed located in Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 164 ft (50 m).

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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