Wigtown Airfield
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 14h 1m 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.
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.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 449 ft | 545 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 449 ft | 459 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 449 ft | 446 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 449 ft | 420 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 449 ft | 486 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 449 ft | 394 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 449 ft | 449 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 449 ft | 453 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.
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.