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Small airport

Forwood Farm Airstrip

ICAO GB-0443
Coordinates
53.3026°N, 0.8511°W
Elevation
135 ft (41 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.8° E

Daylight today(Oct 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:59
Sunrise
07:34
Sunset
18:05
Civil dusk
18:40

About 10h 31m 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 Forwood Farm Airstrip

Forwood Farm Airstrip is a small airport in United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 135 ft (41 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Grove Farm Airstrip (GB-0240), about 0.9 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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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
DAVENTRY CTA 12Class ACTAFL105FL195
LINCOLNSHIRE CTA 3Class ACTAFL105FL195

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
DANESHILL LAKES4.6 nm319°On request
GAINSBOROUGH6.1 nm028°On request
A1/A57 CLUMBER INTERCHANGE6.5 nm267°On request
THORSBY LAKE8.6 nm238°On request
HAXEY11.3 nm001°On request
A1/M18 WADWORTH INTERCHANGE15 nm315°On request
M1/M18 THURCROFT16.3 nm290°On request
M18 STAINFORTH SERVICES18 nm344°On request
BRIGG19.9 nm041°On request
CAISTOR22.3 nm058°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
Obstacle—262 ft—
Obstacle—285 ft—
Obstacle—253 ft—
Obstacle—256 ft—
Obstacle—305 ft—
Obstacle—39 ft—
Obstacle—23 ft—
Obstacle—243 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Forwood Farm Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Forwood Farm Airstrip located?

Forwood Farm Airstrip is small airport located in United Kingdom, at an elevation of 135 ft (41 m).

What time zone is Forwood Farm Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Forwood Farm Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Forwood Farm Airstrip 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 Forwood Farm Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Forwood Farm Airstrip is Grove Farm Airstrip (GB-0240), about 0.9 nm to the nw, followed by Headon Microlight Airfield and Darlton Gliding Club.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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