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Small airport

Melrose Farm Airstrip

ICAO GB-0243🇬🇧 York, North Yorkshire
Coordinates
53.8684°N, 0.8379°W
Elevation
36 ft (11 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.7° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:31
Sunrise
06:09
Sunset
20:01
Civil dusk
20:39

About 13h 53m 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 Melrose Farm Airstrip

Melrose Farm Airstrip is a small airport in York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 36 ft (11 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Pocklington Airfield (GB-0391), about 3.8 nm to the nne.

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(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NSGA YORKSHIRESpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195
TRAG YORKSHIRE LOWERSpecial useGliding sectorFL195FL240

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
NABURN MARINA9.2 nm286°On request
GOOLE DOCKS10.4 nm188°On request
BISHOP WOOD11.9 nm253°On request
TADCASTER JUNCTION14.1 nm276°On request
NORTH TWR HUMBER BRIDGE16.6 nm124°On request
M18 STAINFORTH SERVICES17.5 nm198°On request
M1/A1 JUNCTION18.1 nm260°On request
ELSHAM WOLDS21.3 nm137°On request
BRIGG22.7 nm146°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
Obstacle374 ft56 ft
Obstacle374 ft236 ft
Obstacle374 ft72 ft
Obstacle374 ft184 ft
Obstacle374 ft46 ft
Obstacle374 ft200 ft
Obstacle374 ft141 ft
Obstacle374 ft207 ft

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

Nearby airports

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Melrose Farm Airstrip located?

Melrose Farm Airstrip is small airport located in York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 36 ft (11 m).

What time zone is Melrose Farm Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Melrose Farm Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Melrose Farm Airstrip is approximately 0.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Melrose Farm Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Melrose Farm Airstrip is Pocklington Airfield (GB-0391), about 3.8 nm to the nne, followed by Breighton Airfield and Redmoor Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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