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Small airport

Saint Michaels Airfield

ICAO GB-0398🇬🇧 Preston, Lancashire
Coordinates
53.8518°N, 2.7935°W
Elevation
28 ft (9 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:10
Sunrise
05:00
Sunset
21:36
Civil dusk
22:26

About 16h 36m 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 Saint Michaels Airfield

Saint Michaels Airfield is a small airport in Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 28 ft (9 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip (GB-0432), about 4.7 nm to the nw.

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(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MANCHESTER TMA 1Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL245
YORKSHIRE CTA 5Class ACTAFL065FL195
NSGA YORKSHIRESpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195
ST MICHAELSSpecial useActivity areaGND2030 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

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle610 ft39 ft
Obstacle604 ft26 ft
Obstacle600 ft36 ft
Obstacle600 ft33 ft
Obstacle79 ft
Obstacle79 ft
Obstacle26 ft
Obstacle33 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Saint Michaels Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Saint Michaels Airfield located?

Saint Michaels Airfield is small airport located in Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 28 ft (9 m).

What time zone is Saint Michaels Airfield in?

Saint Michaels Airfield is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Saint Michaels Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Saint Michaels Airfield is approximately 0°, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Saint Michaels Airfield?

The nearest airport to Saint Michaels Airfield is Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip (GB-0432), about 4.7 nm to the nw, followed by Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field) and Moss Edge Farm Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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