North Wales Gliding Club
Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)
About 13h 41m 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 North Wales Gliding Club
North Wales Gliding Club is a small airport in United Kingdom. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Nantclwyd Airstrip (GB-0205), about 3.8 nm to the wnw.
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.
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(4)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEPZE CTA 3 | Class A | CTA | 4500 ft MSL | FL195 |
| PEPZE CTA 1 | Class A | CTA | 3000 ft MSL | FL195 |
| NSGA WALES | Special use | Gliding sector | FL100 | FL195 |
| LLANTISILIO | Special use | Activity area | GND | 3120 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
VFR reporting points nearby
| Point | Distance | Bearing | Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|
| A49/A541 MOLD TOWN | 8.1 nm | 025° | On request |
| PADESWOOD CEMENT FACTORY | 8.8 nm | 041° | On request |
| BORRAS QUARRY | 9.9 nm | 081° | On request |
| FLINT BRIDGE | 12.5 nm | 027° | On request |
| POULTON | 13.1 nm | 066° | On request |
| ELLESMERE LAKE | 14.7 nm | 124° | On request |
| NESTON | 16 nm | 021° | On request |
| VICARS CROSS ROUNDABOUT | 16.4 nm | 056° | On request |
| M53 JUNCTION 11 | 17.7 nm | 045° | On request |
| TARVIN ROUNDABOUT | 18.4 nm | 060° | 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 361 ft | 1,608 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 361 ft | 1,621 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 361 ft | 1,591 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 361 ft | 1,578 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 361 ft | 1,575 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 361 ft | 1,519 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 361 ft | 1,594 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 361 ft | 1,526 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from North Wales Gliding Club.
Frequently asked questions
Where is North Wales Gliding Club located?
North Wales Gliding Club is small airport located in United Kingdom.
What time zone is North Wales Gliding Club in?
North Wales Gliding Club is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).
What is the magnetic variation at North Wales Gliding Club?
The magnetic variation (declination) at North Wales Gliding Club is approximately 0.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near North Wales Gliding Club?
The nearest airport to North Wales Gliding Club is Nantclwyd Airstrip (GB-0205), about 3.8 nm to the wnw, followed by Chirk Airfield and The Plassey Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. North Wales Gliding Club data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.