Mendlesham Airstrip
Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)
About 16h 12m 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 Mendlesham Airstrip
Mendlesham Airstrip is a small airport in Stowmarket, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 181 ft (55 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Crowfield Airfield (EGSO), about 3.4 nm to the s.
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)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLACTON CTA 2 | Class A | CTA | FL105 | FL195 |
| CLACTON CTA 12 | Class C | CTA | FL125 | FL195 |
| WATTISHAM | Class G | MATZ | 1283 ft MSL | 3283 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendlesham transmitting station | 1,001 ft | 197 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 171 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 187 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 171 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 164 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 154 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 154 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 171 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Mendlesham Airstrip.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mendlesham Airstrip located?
Mendlesham Airstrip is small airport located in Stowmarket, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 181 ft (55 m).
What time zone is Mendlesham Airstrip in?
Mendlesham Airstrip is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Mendlesham Airstrip?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Mendlesham Airstrip is approximately 1.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Mendlesham Airstrip?
The nearest airport to Mendlesham Airstrip is Crowfield Airfield (EGSO), about 3.4 nm to the s, followed by Horham Airstrip and Monewden Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Mendlesham Airstrip data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.