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Small airport

Lamb Holm Airfield

ICAO GB-0400🇬🇧 Lamb Holm, Orkney Islands
Coordinates
58.8876°N, 2.8918°W
Elevation
65 ft (20 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.6° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:19
Sunrise
06:03
Sunset
20:24
Civil dusk
21:08

About 14h 21m 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 Lamb Holm Airfield

Lamb Holm Airfield is a small airport in Lamb Holm, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 65 ft (20 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Kirkwall Airport (KOI), about 4.2 nm to the n.

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(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MORAY CTA 7Class ETMZFL075FL195
NSGA SCOTLANDSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195

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
LAMB HOLM ISLAND0.1 nm241°On request
STROMBERRY8.7 nm351°On request
FOOT8.9 nm017°On request
DUNCANSBY HEAD15.2 nm196°On request
CASTLETOWN23.1 nm218°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
Obstacle26 ft
Obstacle43 ft
Obstacle115 ft
Obstacle157 ft
Obstacle213 ft
Obstacle125 ft
Obstacle115 ft
Obstacle23 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lamb Holm Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lamb Holm Airfield located?

Lamb Holm Airfield is small airport located in Lamb Holm, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 65 ft (20 m).

What time zone is Lamb Holm Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Lamb Holm Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Lamb Holm Airfield is approximately 0.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Lamb Holm Airfield?

The nearest airport to Lamb Holm Airfield is Kirkwall Airport (KOI), about 4.2 nm to the n, followed by Flotta Isle Airstrip and Corston Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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