Swanton Morley Airfield
Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)
About 13h 40m 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 Swanton Morley Airfield
Swanton Morley Airfield is a small airport in Dereham, Norfolk, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 131 ft (40 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Foxburrow Farm Airstrip (GB-0807), about 1.2 nm to the wnw.
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.
Airspace in this area(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORWICH CTA 1 | Class D | CTA | 1500 ft MSL | 4000 ft MSL |
| SWANTON MORLEY | Special use | Activity area | GND | 2118 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
| Point | Distance | Bearing | Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|
| LENWARD LAKES | 5.2 nm | 101° | On request |
| ATTLEBRIDGE | 5.9 nm | 115° | On request |
| NORFOLK SHOWGROUND | 9.6 nm | 122° | On request |
| A140 AYLSHAM ROUNDABOUT | 11.1 nm | 074° | On request |
| HETHEL | 12.9 nm | 143° | On request |
| COLTISHALL | 14.3 nm | 085° | On request |
| KESWICK ROUNDABOUT | 14.4 nm | 128° | On request |
| STOKE HOLY CROSS MASTS | 16.5 nm | 125° | On request |
| THORPE ROUNDABOUT | 16.5 nm | 113° | On request |
| BRUNDALL MARINA | 18.5 nm | 112° | 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 | 410 ft | 207 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 410 ft | 200 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 410 ft | 171 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 410 ft | 197 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 410 ft | 203 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 410 ft | 220 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 410 ft | 151 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 410 ft | 203 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Swanton Morley Airfield.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Swanton Morley Airfield located?
Swanton Morley Airfield is small airport located in Dereham, Norfolk, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 131 ft (40 m).
What time zone is Swanton Morley Airfield in?
Swanton Morley Airfield is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Swanton Morley Airfield?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Swanton Morley Airfield is approximately 1.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Swanton Morley Airfield?
The nearest airport to Swanton Morley Airfield is Foxburrow Farm Airstrip (GB-0807), about 1.2 nm to the wnw, followed by New Lane Farm Airstrip and Holly Hill Farm Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Swanton Morley Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.