Grove Farm Airstrip
Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)
About 13h 42m 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 Grove Farm Airstrip
Grove Farm Airstrip is a small airport in Retford, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 246 ft (75 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Forwood Farm Airstrip (GB-0443), about 0.9 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.
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.
Radio frequencies (1)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | — | 130.430 MHz |
Airspace in this area(3)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVENTRY CTA 12 | Class A | CTA | FL105 | FL195 |
| LINCOLNSHIRE CTA 3 | Class A | CTA | FL105 | FL195 |
| NSGA DERBYSHIRE | Special use | Gliding sector | FL100 | FL195 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
VFR reporting points nearby
| Point | Distance | Bearing | Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANESHILL LAKES | 3.7 nm | 318° | On request |
| GAINSBOROUGH | 5.8 nm | 036° | On request |
| A1/A57 CLUMBER INTERCHANGE | 6.1 nm | 260° | On request |
| THORSBY LAKE | 8.6 nm | 233° | On request |
| HAXEY | 10.6 nm | 004° | On request |
| A1/M18 WADWORTH INTERCHANGE | 14.2 nm | 315° | On request |
| M1/M18 THURCROFT | 15.5 nm | 288° | On request |
| M18 STAINFORTH SERVICES | 17.2 nm | 345° | On request |
| BRIGG | 19.8 nm | 043° | On request |
| CAISTOR | 22.4 nm | 061° | 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | — | 262 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 285 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 253 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 256 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 305 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 39 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 23 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 243 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Grove Farm Airstrip.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Grove Farm Airstrip located?
Grove Farm Airstrip is small airport located in Retford, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 246 ft (75 m).
What time zone is Grove Farm Airstrip in?
Grove Farm Airstrip is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Grove Farm Airstrip?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Grove Farm Airstrip is approximately 0.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Grove Farm Airstrip?
The nearest airport to Grove Farm Airstrip is Forwood Farm Airstrip (GB-0443), about 0.9 nm to the se, followed by Headon Microlight Airfield and West-Burton Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Grove Farm Airstrip data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.