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Small airport

Black Spring Farm Airstrip

ICAO GB-0188🇬🇧 Grantham, Lincolnshire
Coordinates
52.7806°N, 0.5279°W
Elevation
302 ft (92 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.9° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:37
Sunrise
06:13
Sunset
19:53
Civil dusk
20:29

About 13h 40m 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 Black Spring Farm Airstrip

Black Spring Farm Airstrip is a small airport in Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 302 ft (92 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Manor Farm Airstrip (GB-0692), about 6 nm to the se.

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(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DAVENTRY CTA 12Class ACTAFL105FL195
DAVENTRY CTA 22Class CCTAFL145FL195

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
MELTON MOWBRAY13.5 nm260°On request
BOTTESFORD14.4 nm320°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
Waltham Transmitter1,033 ft440 ft
Obstacle43 ft
Obstacle30 ft
Obstacle164 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Black Spring Farm Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Black Spring Farm Airstrip located?

Black Spring Farm Airstrip is small airport located in Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 302 ft (92 m).

What time zone is Black Spring Farm Airstrip in?

Black Spring Farm Airstrip is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Black Spring Farm Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Black Spring Farm Airstrip is approximately 0.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Black Spring Farm Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Black Spring Farm Airstrip is Manor Farm Airstrip (GB-0692), about 6 nm to the se, followed by Ponton-Heath-Farm Airstrip and Northorpe Fen Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Black Spring Farm Airstrip data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.