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RAF Wath Head

ICAO GB-0162🇬🇧 Wigton, Cumbria
Coordinates
54.8232°N, 3.0961°W
Elevation
260 ft (79 m)
Type
Closed
Region
GB-ENG

Daylight today(Oct 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:05
Sunrise
06:42
Sunset
17:16
Civil dusk
17:53

About 10h 34m 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 Wath Head

RAF Wath Head is a closed in Wigton, Cumbria, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 260 ft (79 m).

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.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BORDERS CTA 3Class ACTAFL125FL195
BORDERS CTA 8Class ACTAFL095FL125
NSGA YORKSHIRESpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Skelton Transmitting Station1,198 ft551 ft—
Caldbeck transmitting station1,106 ft932 ft—
Sandale transmitting station502 ft1,138 ft—
Obstacle—413 ft—
Obstacle—492 ft—
Obstacle—331 ft—
Obstacle—420 ft—
Obstacle—820 ft—

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is RAF Wath Head located?

RAF Wath Head is closed located in Wigton, Cumbria, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 260 ft (79 m).

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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