Nayland Airstrip
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
About 16h 14m 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 Nayland Airstrip
Nayland Airstrip is a small airport in Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 160 ft (49 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Wormingford Glider Field (GB-0530), about 3 nm to the sw.
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(5)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLACTON CTA 2 | Class A | CTA | FL105 | FL195 |
| CLACTON CTA 3 | Class A | CTA | FL085 | FL195 |
| LONDON TMA 7 | Class A | TMA | 4500 ft MSL | FL195 |
| LONDON TMA 8 | Class A | TMA | 5500 ft MSL | FL195 |
| LONDON TMA 17 | Class A | TMA | FL075 | FL195 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury B | 545 ft | 220 ft | — |
| Manningtree Transmitter | 505 ft | 112 ft | — |
| Sudbury A | 338 ft | 220 ft | — |
| High Garrett Transmitter | 295 ft | 269 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 43 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 121 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 52 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 69 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Nayland Airstrip.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Nayland Airstrip located?
Nayland Airstrip is small airport located in Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 160 ft (49 m).
What time zone is Nayland Airstrip in?
Nayland Airstrip is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Nayland Airstrip?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Nayland Airstrip 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 Nayland Airstrip?
The nearest airport to Nayland Airstrip is Wormingford Glider Field (GB-0530), about 3 nm to the sw, followed by West Bergholt Airstrip and Newton Hall Farm Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Nayland Airstrip data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.