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RAF Bempton

ICAO GB-0116🇬🇧 Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire
Coordinates
54.1499°N, 0.1778°W
Elevation
338 ft (103 m)
Type
Closed
Region
GB-ENG

Daylight today(Oct 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:53
Sunrise
06:29
Sunset
17:06
Civil dusk
17:41

About 10h 37m 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 Bempton

RAF Bempton

Royal Air Force Bempton or more simply RAF Bempton is a former Royal Air Force station situated at Bempton in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, 6 miles (10 km) north of Bridlington. During the Second World War it was established as a radar station, becoming part of the Chain Home Low (CHL) network.

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)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
D323J SOUTHERN MDASpecial useDangerFL150FL660
D323H SOUTHERN MDASpecial useDangerFL150FL660

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle984 ft272 ft—
The Menace—36 ft—
Obstacle—30 ft—
Git up dem Stairs—26 ft—
Zombie—30 ft—
War Memorial—36 ft—
Minnie the Moocher—33 ft—
Friday the 13th—33 ft—

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is RAF Bempton located?

RAF Bempton is closed located in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 338 ft (103 m).

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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