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Small airport

Headon Microlight Airfield

ICAO GB-0439🇬🇧 Retford, Nottinghamshire
Coordinates
53.2809°N, 0.8684°W
Elevation
136 ft (41 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:08
Sunrise
04:56
Sunset
21:24
Civil dusk
22:12

About 16h 28m 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 Headon Microlight Airfield

Headon Microlight Airfield is a small airport in Retford, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 136 ft (41 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Forwood Farm Airstrip (GB-0443), about 1.4 nm to the nne.

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(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DAVENTRY CTA 12Class ACTAFL105FL195
LINCOLNSHIRE CTA 3Class ACTAFL105FL195
NSGA DERBYSHIRESpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195

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
Obstacle164 ft
Obstacle371 ft
Obstacle377 ft
Obstacle180 ft
Obstacle374 ft
Obstacle289 ft
Obstacle381 ft
Obstacle335 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Headon Microlight Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Headon Microlight Airfield located?

Headon Microlight Airfield is small airport located in Retford, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 136 ft (41 m).

What time zone is Headon Microlight Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Headon Microlight Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Headon Microlight Airfield is approximately 0.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Headon Microlight Airfield?

The nearest airport to Headon Microlight Airfield is Forwood Farm Airstrip (GB-0443), about 1.4 nm to the nne, followed by Grove Farm Airstrip and Darlton Gliding Club.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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