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RAF Bircham Newton

ICAO GB-0119🇬🇧 King's Lynn, Norfolk
Coordinates
52.8750°N, 0.6570°E
Elevation
230 ft (70 m)
Type
Closed
Region
GB-ENG

Daylight today(Oct 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:49
Sunrise
06:23
Sunset
17:04
Civil dusk
17:39

About 10h 41m 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 Bircham Newton

Royal Air Force Bircham Newton or more simply RAF Bircham Newton is a former Royal Air Force station located 2 miles (3.2 km) south east of Docking, Norfolk and 13.4 miles (21.6 km) north east of King's Lynn, Norfolk, England.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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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(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NORTH SEA CTA 1Class ACTAFL175FL195

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
LENWARD LAKES18.7 nm120°On request
ATTLEBRIDGE19.7 nm123°On request
NORFOLK SHOWGROUND23.5 nm125°On request
HETHEL26.6 nm135°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
Obstacle410 ft220 ft—
Obstacle410 ft197 ft—
Obstacle410 ft207 ft—
Obstacle410 ft203 ft—
Obstacle410 ft200 ft—
Obstacle410 ft203 ft—
Obstacle—46 ft—
Obstacle—30 ft—

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is RAF Bircham Newton located?

RAF Bircham Newton is closed located in King's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 230 ft (70 m).

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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