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Heliport

Thornbury Castle Hotel Helipad

ICAO GB-0423🇬🇧 Thornbury, Bristol
Coordinates
51.6139°N, 2.5309°W
Type
Heliport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:45
Sunrise
06:20
Sunset
20:04
Civil dusk
20:39

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.

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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.

Services & operations

Services
DiningActivitiesWeddingsMeetings

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
COTSWOLD CTA 3Class ACTAFL075FL195

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
THORN0.5 nm110°On request
M48 OLD SEVERN BRIDGE4.2 nm268°On request
M4 JUNCTION 189.5 nm135°On request
M5 AVON BRIDGE9.6 nm219°On request
CLIFTON BRIDGE10.2 nm201°On request
BATH RACECOURSE12.7 nm158°On request
BARROW TANKS13.4 nm202°On request
EAST NAILSEA13.4 nm215°On request
M4 JUNCTION 2414.7 nm267°On request
CLEVEDON15.9 nm229°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
Obstacle262 ft128 ft
Wotton-under-Edge BT Tower249 ft761 ft
Purdown BT Tower230 ft318 ft
Obstacle33 ft
Obstacle66 ft
Obstacle384 ft
Bristol Port Wind Park66 ft
Obstacle594 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.

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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.