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Small airport

Lower Withial Farm Airstrip

ICAO GB-0265🇬🇧 Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Coordinates
51.1253°N, 2.5966°W
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.4° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:50
Sunrise
06:24
Sunset
19:59
Civil dusk
20:33

About 13h 35m 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 Lower Withial Farm Airstrip

Lower Withial Farm Airstrip is a small airport in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, United Kingdom. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is RNAS Yeovilton (YEO), about 7.1 nm to the ssw.

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.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
WELLS MAST6.8 nm351°On request
RADSTOCK11.5 nm029°On request
CHEDDAR RESERVOIR12 nm321°On request
CHEW VALLEY12 nm000°On request
BLAGDON LAKE13.5 nm341°On request
CHURCHILL14.5 nm329°On request
M5 SEDGEMOOR SERVICES15 nm305°On request
BARROW TANKS17.1 nm352°On request
BATH RACECOURSE18.9 nm022°On request
EAST NAILSEA19 nm344°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
Mendip Mast961 ft994 ft
Obstacle253 ft
Obstacle131 ft
Wind Turbine551 ft
Obstacle892 ft
Shooters Bottom784 ft
Obstacle154 ft
Obstacle420 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lower Withial Farm Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lower Withial Farm Airstrip located?

Lower Withial Farm Airstrip is small airport located in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, United Kingdom.

What time zone is Lower Withial Farm Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Lower Withial Farm Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Lower Withial Farm Airstrip is approximately 0.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Lower Withial Farm Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Lower Withial Farm Airstrip is RNAS Yeovilton (YEO), about 7.1 nm to the ssw, followed by Godney Airstrip and Middlegate Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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