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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Willingale Airstrip

ICAO GB-0453🇬🇧 Ongar, Essex
Coordinates
51.7292°N, 0.2866°E
Elevation
250 ft (76 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:15
Sunrise
05:00
Sunset
21:11
Civil dusk
21:56

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 Willingale Airstrip

Willingale Airstrip is a small airport in Ongar, Essex, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 250 ft (76 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is North Weald Airfield (EGSX), about 4.9 nm to the w.

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
LONDON TMA 1Class ATMA2500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 3Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 8Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195

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
Obstacle112 ft
Obstacle98 ft
Obstacle203 ft
Obstacle220 ft
Obstacle220 ft
Obstacle220 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Willingale Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Willingale Airstrip located?

Willingale Airstrip is small airport located in Ongar, Essex, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 250 ft (76 m).

What time zone is Willingale Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Willingale Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Willingale Airstrip is approximately 1.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Willingale Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Willingale Airstrip is North Weald Airfield (EGSX), about 4.9 nm to the w, followed by High Easter Airfield and Jenkins Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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