South Wales Gliding Club
Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)
About 16h 7m 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 South Wales Gliding Club
South Wales Gliding Club is a small airport in Usk, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Kemeys Commander Airstrip (GB-0480), about 3.3 nm to the wnw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COTSWOLD CTA 12 | Class A | CTA | FL075 | FL195 |
| NSGA WALES | Special use | Gliding sector | FL100 | FL195 |
| USK | Special use | Activity area | GND | 2080 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tower | 354 ft | 138 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 23 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 325 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 23 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 354 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 33 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 30 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 26 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from South Wales Gliding Club.
Frequently asked questions
Where is South Wales Gliding Club located?
South Wales Gliding Club is small airport located in Usk, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom.
What time zone is South Wales Gliding Club in?
South Wales Gliding Club is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).
What is the magnetic variation at South Wales Gliding Club?
The magnetic variation (declination) at South Wales Gliding Club is approximately 0.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near South Wales Gliding Club?
The nearest airport to South Wales Gliding Club is Kemeys Commander Airstrip (GB-0480), about 3.3 nm to the wnw, followed by Abergavenny Airstrip and Park Farm Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. South Wales Gliding Club data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.