East Fortune Airfield
Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)
About 16h 57m 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 East Fortune Airfield
Royal Air Force East Fortune, or more simply RAF East Fortune, is a former Royal Air Force station located just south of the village of East Fortune. It is a short distance east of Edinburgh, in Scotland. RAF East Fortune was used as a fighter station during the First World War and later used by a night fighter operational training unit during the Second World War. The motto of the station is "Fortune Favours the Bold".
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
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)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EGD514 COMBAT AIRSPACE | Special use | Danger | FL085 | FL660 |
| NSGA SCOTLAND | Special use | Gliding sector | FL100 | FL195 |
| EAST FORTUNE | Special use | Activity area | GND | 2120 ft MSL |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | — | 1,470 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,572 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,391 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,302 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,401 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,434 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,473 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,414 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from East Fortune Airfield.
Frequently asked questions
Where is East Fortune Airfield located?
East Fortune Airfield is small airport located in North Berwick, East Lothian, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 122 ft (37 m).
What time zone is East Fortune Airfield in?
East Fortune Airfield is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).
What is the magnetic variation at East Fortune Airfield?
The magnetic variation (declination) at East Fortune Airfield is approximately 0.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near East Fortune Airfield?
The nearest airport to East Fortune Airfield is Balgone Airstrip (GB-0940), about 2 nm to the ne, followed by Archerfield Airstrip and Nairns Mains Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. East Fortune Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.