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Small airport

Old Hay Airfield

ICAO GB-0233🇬🇧 Tonbridge, Kent
Coordinates
51.1788°N, 0.4256°E
Elevation
52 ft (16 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.3° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:37
Sunrise
06:12
Sunset
19:47
Civil dusk
20:22

About 13h 35m 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 Old Hay Airfield

Old Hay Airfield is a small airport in Tonbridge, Kent, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 52 ft (16 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,215 ft / 980 m. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Laddingford Aerodrome (GB-0234), about 0.9 nm to the nw.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 283,215 ft / 980 m49 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 1Class ATMA2500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 3Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 8Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195

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
TUNBRIDGE WELLS6.6 nm246°On request
M25 JUNCTION 414.3 nm315°Compulsory
GODSTONE RAILWAY STATION18.1 nm278°On request
QEII18.3 nm340°On request
A25 GODSTONE JUNCTION19 nm283°On request
LONDON GATEWAY PORT19.8 nm008°On request
SHEERNESS DOCKS20.1 nm037°On request
HAYWARDS HEATH22.2 nm243°On request
KIDBROOKE FLATS22.6 nm319°On request
THAMES BARRIER24 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
Wrotham transmitter581 ft712 ft
Obstacle515 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Old Hay Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Old Hay Airfield located?

Old Hay Airfield is small airport located in Tonbridge, Kent, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 52 ft (16 m).

How many runways does Old Hay Airfield have?

Old Hay Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 3,215 ft / 980 m.

What time zone is Old Hay Airfield in?

Old Hay Airfield is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Old Hay Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Old Hay Airfield is approximately 1.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Old Hay Airfield?

The nearest airport to Old Hay Airfield is Laddingford Aerodrome (GB-0234), about 0.9 nm to the nw, followed by Rankins Farm Airfield and Lukesfield Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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