RAF Boulmer
Daylight today(Oct 15, 2026, local time)
About 10h 33m 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 Boulmer
Royal Air Force Boulmer or more simply RAF Boulmer is a Royal Air Force station near Alnwick in Northumberland, England, and is home to the Air Command and Control Force, 19 Sqn - Control and Reporting Centre (CRC) Boulmer, 20 Sqn - Operational Conversion Unit (OCU) and 144 Signals Unit (SU).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BORDERS CTA 12 | Class D | CTA | FL155 | FL195 |
| EGD514 COMBAT AIRSPACE | Special use | Danger | FL085 | FL660 |
| NSGA BORDERS | Special use | Gliding sector | FL100 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORPETH RAILWAY STATION | 15.2 nm | 191° | On request |
| BLYTH WINDFARM | 17.6 nm | 169° | On request |
| BOLAM LAKE | 19.3 nm | 210° | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatton transmitter | 528 ft | 594 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 751 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 751 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 679 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 105 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 305 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 650 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 699 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is RAF Boulmer located?
RAF Boulmer is closed located in Alnwick, Northumberland, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 50 ft (15 m).
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. RAF Boulmer data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.