Thornbury Castle Hotel Helipad
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 13h 44m 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 Thornbury Castle Hotel Helipad
Thornbury Castle Hotel Helipad is a heliport in Thornbury, Bristol, United Kingdom. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Oldbury on Severn Airstrip (GB-0849), about 1.5 nm to the nw.
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.
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.
Services & operations
From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COTSWOLD CTA 3 | Class A | CTA | FL075 | FL195 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
VFR reporting points nearby
| Point | Distance | Bearing | Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|
| THORN | 0.5 nm | 110° | On request |
| M48 OLD SEVERN BRIDGE | 4.2 nm | 268° | On request |
| M4 JUNCTION 18 | 9.5 nm | 135° | On request |
| M5 AVON BRIDGE | 9.6 nm | 219° | On request |
| CLIFTON BRIDGE | 10.2 nm | 201° | On request |
| BATH RACECOURSE | 12.7 nm | 158° | On request |
| BARROW TANKS | 13.4 nm | 202° | On request |
| EAST NAILSEA | 13.4 nm | 215° | On request |
| M4 JUNCTION 24 | 14.7 nm | 267° | On request |
| CLEVEDON | 15.9 nm | 229° | 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 262 ft | 128 ft | — |
| Wotton-under-Edge BT Tower | 249 ft | 761 ft | — |
| Purdown BT Tower | 230 ft | 318 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 33 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 66 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 384 ft | — |
| Bristol Port Wind Park | — | 66 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 594 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Thornbury Castle Hotel Helipad.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Thornbury Castle Hotel Helipad located?
Thornbury Castle Hotel Helipad is heliport located in Thornbury, Bristol, United Kingdom.
What time zone is Thornbury Castle Hotel Helipad in?
Thornbury Castle Hotel Helipad is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Thornbury Castle Hotel Helipad?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Thornbury Castle Hotel Helipad is approximately 0.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Thornbury Castle Hotel Helipad?
The nearest airport to Thornbury Castle Hotel Helipad is Oldbury on Severn Airstrip (GB-0849), about 1.5 nm to the nw, followed by Woolaston Airstrip and Michaelwood Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Thornbury Castle Hotel Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.