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Small airport

Wigtown Airfield

ICAO GB-0153🇬🇧 Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway
Coordinates
54.8527°N, 4.4420°W
Elevation
26 ft (8 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.7° W

Daylight today(Oct 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:07
Sunrise
07:43
Sunset
18:26
Civil dusk
19:03

About 10h 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 Wigtown Airfield

Wigtown Airfield is a small airport in Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 26 ft (8 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Lennox Plunton Airstrip (GB-0651), about 9.8 nm to the e.

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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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle449 ft545 ft—
Obstacle449 ft459 ft—
Obstacle449 ft446 ft—
Obstacle449 ft420 ft—
Obstacle449 ft486 ft—
Obstacle449 ft394 ft—
Obstacle449 ft449 ft—
Obstacle449 ft453 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wigtown Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wigtown Airfield located?

Wigtown Airfield is small airport located in Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 26 ft (8 m).

What time zone is Wigtown Airfield in?

Wigtown Airfield is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Wigtown Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wigtown Airfield is approximately 0.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wigtown Airfield?

The nearest airport to Wigtown Airfield is Lennox Plunton Airstrip (GB-0651), about 9.8 nm to the e, followed by Castle Kennedy Airfield and Glenswinton Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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