Southdown Gliding Club
Daylight today(Jul 21, 2026, local time)
About 15h 52m 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 Southdown Gliding Club
Southdown Gliding Club is a small airport in Pulborough, West Sussex, United Kingdom. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Frieslands Farm Airstrip (GB-0825), about 3.2 nm to the ese.
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)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONDON TMA 8 | Class A | TMA | 5500 ft MSL | FL195 |
| LONDON TMA 14 | Class A | TMA | 5000 ft MSL | FL195 |
| LONDON TMA 20 | Class A | TMA | 4500 ft MSL | FL195 |
| PARHAM | Special use | Activity area | GND | 2110 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midhurst transmitter | 387 ft | 646 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 328 ft | 36 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 0 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 39 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Southdown Gliding Club.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Southdown Gliding Club located?
Southdown Gliding Club is small airport located in Pulborough, West Sussex, United Kingdom.
What time zone is Southdown Gliding Club in?
Southdown Gliding Club is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Southdown Gliding Club?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Southdown Gliding Club 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 Southdown Gliding Club?
The nearest airport to Southdown Gliding Club is Frieslands Farm Airstrip (GB-0825), about 3.2 nm to the ese, followed by Bowford Farm Airstrip and Hadfold Farm Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Southdown Gliding Club data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.