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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Charterhall Airfield

ICAO GB-0287
Coordinates
55.7076°N, 2.3785°W
Elevation
350 ft (107 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:53
Sunrise
04:48
Sunset
21:44
Civil dusk
22:39

About 16h 56m 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 Charterhall Airfield

Charterhall Airfield

Royal Air Force Charterhall or more simply RAF Charterhall is a former Royal Air Force satellite station located in the Scottish Borders and the historic county of Berwickshire between the village of Greenlaw and Duns. It was originally a First World War landing ground named Eccles Toft. The airfield was reconstructed in 1942 and was used mainly by No. 54 Operational Training Unit during Second World War. The RAF left in 1947 and the airfield was officially closed.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 251,969 ft / 600 m39 ftAsphaltUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
EGD514 COMBAT AIRSPACESpecial useDangerFL085FL660
NSGA BORDERSSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195
NSGA SCOTLANDSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195
TRAG NORTHUMBRIASpecial useGliding sectorFL195FL240

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
OS Bench Mark - Catch-A-Penny Cottage381 ft351 ft
Obstacle243 ft
Obstacle561 ft
Obstacle591 ft
Obstacle308 ft
Obstacle548 ft
Obstacle230 ft
Obstacle256 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Charterhall Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Charterhall Airfield located?

Charterhall Airfield is small airport located in United Kingdom, at an elevation of 350 ft (107 m).

How many runways does Charterhall Airfield have?

Charterhall Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 1,969 ft / 600 m.

What time zone is Charterhall Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Charterhall Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Charterhall Airfield is approximately 0°, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Charterhall Airfield?

The nearest airport to Charterhall Airfield is Eccles Newton Farm Airstrip (GB-1031), about 3.2 nm to the sse, followed by Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip and Nether Huntlywood Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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