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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Graveley Airstrip

ICAO GB-0401🇬🇧 Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Coordinates
51.9407°N, 0.2034°W
Elevation
334 ft (102 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:17
Sunrise
05:02
Sunset
21:13
Civil dusk
21:58

About 16h 11m 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 Graveley Airstrip

Graveley Airstrip is a small airport in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 334 ft (102 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Rush Green Airstrip (GB-0311), about 2.7 nm to the sw.

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(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 3Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 8Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON LUTON CTA 1Class DCTA2500 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
LONDON LUTON CTRClass DCTRGND3500 ft MSL
GRAVELEYSpecial useActivity areaGND2395 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
Obstacle394 ft
Obstacle299 ft
Obstacle285 ft
RAF Barkway469 ft
Obstacle164 ft
Obstacle115 ft
Obstacle108 ft
Obstacle358 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Graveley Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Graveley Airstrip located?

Graveley Airstrip is small airport located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 334 ft (102 m).

What time zone is Graveley Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Graveley Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Graveley Airstrip is approximately 1.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Graveley Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Graveley Airstrip is Rush Green Airstrip (GB-0311), about 2.7 nm to the sw, followed by Radwell Lodge Ultralight Airstrip and Cottered Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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