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Small airport

Spilstead Farm Airfield

ICAO GB-0457🇬🇧 Battle, East Sussex
Coordinates
50.9375°N, 0.5202°E
Elevation
160 ft (49 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.4° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:33
Sunrise
06:07
Sunset
19:53
Civil dusk
20:27

About 13h 45m 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 Spilstead Farm Airfield

Spilstead Farm Airfield is a small airport in Battle, East Sussex, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 160 ft (49 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Witherenden Airstrip (GB-0450), about 5.6 nm to the ne.

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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Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

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
LONDON TMA 1Class ATMA2500 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.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
TUNBRIDGE WELLS15.2 nm321°On request
LEWES INTERSECTION A27/A2619.3 nm257°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
Obstacle33 ft
Obstacle39 ft
Obstacle26 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Spilstead Farm Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Spilstead Farm Airfield located?

Spilstead Farm Airfield is small airport located in Battle, East Sussex, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 160 ft (49 m).

What time zone is Spilstead Farm Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Spilstead Farm Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Spilstead Farm Airfield is approximately 1.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Spilstead Farm Airfield?

The nearest airport to Spilstead Farm Airfield is Witherenden Airstrip (GB-0450), about 5.6 nm to the ne, followed by Acton Farm Airstrip and Churchlands Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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