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Fort Augustus Airstrip

ICAO GB-0442🇬🇧 Glendoe
Coordinates
57.1276°N, 4.6707°W
Elevation
460 ft (140 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.1° W

Daylight today(Oct 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:09
Sunrise
07:48
Sunset
18:24
Civil dusk
19:02

About 10h 36m 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 Fort Augustus Airstrip

Fort Augustus Airstrip is a small airport in Glendoe, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 460 ft (140 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Glen Quoich Estate (GB-1138), about 19.6 nm to the w.

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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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(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NSGA SCOTLANDSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195
R610A HIGHLANDSSpecial useRestrictedGND5000 ft MSL

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
DUNMAGLASS WINDFARM15.2 nm063°On request
DORES18.8 nm036°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
Obstacle443 ft1,578 ft—
Obstacle443 ft1,781 ft—
Obstacle443 ft1,627 ft—
Obstacle443 ft1,644 ft—
Obstacle443 ft1,680 ft—
Obstacle443 ft1,732 ft—
Obstacle443 ft1,532 ft—
Obstacle443 ft1,621 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Fort Augustus Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fort Augustus Airstrip located?

Fort Augustus Airstrip is small airport located in Glendoe, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 460 ft (140 m).

What time zone is Fort Augustus Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Fort Augustus Airstrip?

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

What airports are near Fort Augustus Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Fort Augustus Airstrip is Glen Quoich Estate (GB-1138), about 19.6 nm to the w, followed by Feshiebridge Glider Field and Conaglen House Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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