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Small airport

Nuthampstead Airstrip

ICAO GB-0242🇬🇧 Royston, Hertfordshire
Coordinates
51.9953°N, 0.0701°E
Elevation
466 ft (142 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:12
Sunrise
04:58
Sunset
21:14
Civil dusk
22:00

About 16h 16m 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 Nuthampstead Airstrip

Nuthampstead Airstrip is a small airport in Royston, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 466 ft (142 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,363 ft / 720 m. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Wisbridge Farm Airstrip (GB-0795), about 3 nm to the w.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 232,363 ft / 720 mGUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 3Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 6Class ATMA4500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 8Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON STANSTED CTA 4Class DCTA2500 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
LONDON STANSTED CTRClass DCTRGND3500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle394 ft
Obstacle299 ft
Obstacle285 ft
RAF Barkway469 ft
Obstacle85 ft
Obstacle315 ft
Obstacle328 ft
Obstacle220 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Nuthampstead Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Nuthampstead Airstrip located?

Nuthampstead Airstrip is small airport located in Royston, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 466 ft (142 m).

How many runways does Nuthampstead Airstrip have?

Nuthampstead Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 2,363 ft / 720 m.

What time zone is Nuthampstead Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Nuthampstead Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nuthampstead 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 Nuthampstead Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Nuthampstead Airstrip is Wisbridge Farm Airstrip (GB-0795), about 3 nm to the w, followed by Fowlmere Airfield and Notley Green Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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