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Small airport

High Cross Airstrip

ICAO GB-0235🇬🇧 Ware, Hertfordshire
Coordinates
51.8506°N, 0.0034°W
Elevation
312 ft (95 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.2° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:37
Sunrise
06:13
Sunset
19:50
Civil dusk
20:25

About 13h 37m 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 High Cross Airstrip

High Cross Airstrip is a small airport in Ware, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 312 ft (95 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Hunsdon Airfield (GB-0464), about 3.7 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(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 1Class ATMA2500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 3Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 8Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON LUTON CTA 1Class DCTA2500 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
LONDON STANSTED CTA 2Class DCTA1500 ft MSL2500 ft MSL
LONDON STANSTED TMZ 2Special useTMZGND1500 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
PUCKERIDGE A10/A1202.1 nm008°On request
WARE2.5 nm200°On request
HAZELEND WOOD7 nm068°On request
HANGAR 128.6 nm076°On request
NUTHAMPSTEAD8.7 nm016°On request
DIAMOND HANGAR9 nm079°On request
A1JUNCTION 49.3 nm243°On request
EPPING10 nm155°On request
KIMPTON HALL10.9 nm269°On request
AUDLEY END RAILWAY12.1 nm040°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
Obstacle279 ft
Obstacle203 ft
Obstacle220 ft
Obstacle220 ft
Obstacle220 ft
Obstacle394 ft
Obstacle299 ft
Obstacle285 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from High Cross Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is High Cross Airstrip located?

High Cross Airstrip is small airport located in Ware, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 312 ft (95 m).

What time zone is High Cross Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at High Cross Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at High Cross Airstrip is approximately 1.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near High Cross Airstrip?

The nearest airport to High Cross Airstrip is Hunsdon Airfield (GB-0464), about 3.7 nm to the se, followed by Benington Airfield and Cottered Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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