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Small airport

Sandhill Farm Airstrip

ICAO GB-0221🇬🇧 Swindon, Wiltshire
Coordinates
51.6052°N, 1.6746°W
Elevation
358 ft (109 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.6° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:45
Sunrise
06:20
Sunset
19:56
Civil dusk
20:31

About 13h 36m 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 Sandhill Farm Airstrip

Sandhill Farm Airstrip is a small airport in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 358 ft (109 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Lotmead Farm Airstrip (GB-0855), about 2.4 nm to the sw.

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(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
COTSWOLD CTA 4Class ACTAFL065FL195
SANDHILL FARMSpecial useActivity areaGND2350 ft MSL

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
FARINGDON4.4 nm048°On request
LECHLADE5.3 nm354°On request
BAMPTON8.6 nm033°On request
BURFORD12.2 nm007°On request
FARMOOR RESERVOIR14.8 nm053°On request
NORTHLEACH ROUNDABOUT15.2 nm337°On request
CHARLBURY17.5 nm024°On request
CHIPPENHAM18.9 nm243°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
Obstacle499 ft689 ft
David Murray John Tower272 ft302 ft
Obstacle233 ft768 ft
Westmill 1302 ft
Westmill 2331 ft
Westmill 3335 ft
Westmill 4315 ft
Westmill 5299 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sandhill Farm Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sandhill Farm Airstrip located?

Sandhill Farm Airstrip is small airport located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 358 ft (109 m).

What time zone is Sandhill Farm Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Sandhill Farm Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sandhill Farm Airstrip is approximately 0.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sandhill Farm Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Sandhill Farm Airstrip is Lotmead Farm Airstrip (GB-0855), about 2.4 nm to the sw, followed by Inglesham Private Airstrip and RAF Fairford.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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