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Sproston Green Airfield

ICAO GB-0178🇬🇧 Middlewich, Cheshire East.
Coordinates
53.1855°N, 2.3860°W
Elevation
167 ft (51 m)
Type
Closed
Region
GB-ENG

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:40
Sunrise
05:16
Sunset
19:06
Civil dusk
19:43

About 13h 50m 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 Sproston Green Airfield

Sproston Green Airfield is a closed in Middlewich, Cheshire East., United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 167 ft (51 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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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.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MANCHESTER TMA 1Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL245
MANCHESTER CTA 2Class DCTA2500 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
MANCHESTER CTRClass DCTRGND3500 ft MSL
NSGA WALESSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
M6 SANDBACH SERVICES3.3 nm147°On request
JODRELL BANK4.1 nm042°On request
WINSFORD FLASH4.5 nm270°On request
CONGLETON7.5 nm099°On request
ALDERLEY EDGE HILL9.1 nm043°On request
MACCLESFIELD SOUTH9.5 nm071°On request
ROSTHERNE10.1 nm000°On request
TARPORLEY ROUNDABOUT10.5 nm263°On request
STRETTON10.9 nm332°On request
M56 JUNCTION 1011.2 nm323°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

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle404 ft
Obstacle512 ft
Obstacle502 ft
Obstacle741 ft
Obstacle121 ft
Obstacle154 ft
Obstacle174 ft
Obstacle167 ft

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sproston Green Airfield located?

Sproston Green Airfield is closed located in Middlewich, Cheshire East., United Kingdom, at an elevation of 167 ft (51 m).

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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