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Small airport

Craysmarsh Airstrip

ICAO GB-0304🇬🇧 Melksham
Coordinates
51.3636°N, 2.0909°W
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.5° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:44
Sunrise
06:19
Sunset
20:02
Civil dusk
20:37

About 13h 43m 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 Craysmarsh Airstrip

Craysmarsh Airstrip is a small airport in Melksham, United Kingdom. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is RAF Keevil (GB-0415), about 3.1 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.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
COTSWOLD CTA 13Class ACTAFL105FL195

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
CHIPPENHAM5.9 nm348°On request
BATH RACECOURSE12.2 nm285°On request
M4 JUNCTION 1812.8 nm311°On request
RADSTOCK14.1 nm252°On request
CHEW VALLEY19 nm263°On request
THORN21.8 nm313°On request
LECHLADE24.8 nm037°On request
FARINGDON25.7 nm047°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
St Paul's328 ft180 ft
Obstacle577 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Craysmarsh Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Craysmarsh Airstrip located?

Craysmarsh Airstrip is small airport located in Melksham, United Kingdom.

What time zone is Craysmarsh Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Craysmarsh Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Craysmarsh Airstrip is approximately 0.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Craysmarsh Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Craysmarsh Airstrip is RAF Keevil (GB-0415), about 3.1 nm to the ssw, followed by Devizes Airstrip and Wadswick Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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