Upwood Glider Field
Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)
About 16h 23m 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 Upwood Glider Field
Upwood Glider Field is a small airport in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 72 ft (22 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Woodwalton Private Airstrip (GB-0536), about 4 nm to the wsw.
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 (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(3)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLACTON CTA 1 | Class A | CTA | FL155 | FL195 |
| DAVENTRY CTA 21 | Class C | CTA | FL075 | FL155 |
| UPWOOD | Special use | Activity area | GND | 2075 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterborough | 505 ft | 177 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 492 ft | 125 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 492 ft | 82 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 492 ft | 157 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 430 ft | 151 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 430 ft | 135 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 430 ft | 138 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 430 ft | 174 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Upwood Glider Field.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Upwood Glider Field located?
Upwood Glider Field is small airport located in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 72 ft (22 m).
What time zone is Upwood Glider Field in?
Upwood Glider Field is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Upwood Glider Field?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Upwood Glider Field is approximately 1.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Upwood Glider Field?
The nearest airport to Upwood Glider Field is Woodwalton Private Airstrip (GB-0536), about 4 nm to the wsw, followed by Peterborough Business Airport and RAF Wyton.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Upwood Glider Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.