Royal Naval Air Station Anthorn
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About Royal Naval Air Station Anthorn
Anthorn Radio Station is a naval and government radio transmitting station located near Anthorn, Cumbria, England, overlooking the Solway Firth, and is operated by Babcock International. It has three transmitters: one VLF, one LF, and an eLoran transmitter.
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(4)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BORDERS CTA 3 | Class A | CTA | FL125 | FL195 |
| BORDERS CTA 8 | Class A | CTA | FL095 | FL125 |
| BORDERS CTA 2 | Class A | CTA | FL085 | FL195 |
| NSGA YORKSHIRE | 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.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldbeck transmitting station | 1,106 ft | 932 ft | — |
| Sandale transmitting station | 502 ft | 1,138 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 148 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 459 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 207 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 89 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 410 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 669 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Royal Naval Air Station Anthorn located?
Royal Naval Air Station Anthorn is closed located in Wigton, Cumbria, United Kingdom.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Royal Naval Air Station Anthorn data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.