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Small airport

Hunsdon Airfield

ICAO GB-0464🇬🇧 Ware, Hertfordshire
Coordinates
51.8078°N, 0.0696°E
Elevation
244 ft (74 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.2° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:37
Sunrise
06:12
Sunset
19:49
Civil dusk
20:25

About 13h 37m 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 Hunsdon Airfield

Hunsdon Airfield is a small airport in Ware, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 244 ft (74 m) and has 2 runways. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is High Cross Airstrip (GB-0235), about 3.7 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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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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 26▸ displaced50 ftGrassUnlitOpen
14 / 32▸ displaced50 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
SafetyComHunsdon Traffic135.480 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Microlight flyingTrainingParkingMembership

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 8Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 1Class ATMA2500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 3Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON STANSTED CTA 2Class DCTA1500 ft MSL2500 ft MSL
LONDON STANSTED CTRClass DCTRGND3500 ft MSL
HUNSDONSpecial useActivity areaGND2254 ft MSL
LONDON STANSTED TMZ 2Special useTMZGND1500 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
WARE3.6 nm274°On request
PUCKERIDGE A10/A1205.2 nm332°On request
HAZELEND WOOD6.4 nm036°On request
EPPING6.7 nm167°On request
HANGAR 127.3 nm050°On request
DIAMOND HANGAR7.5 nm056°On request
CHIPPING ONGAR A414/B1848.7 nm131°On request
BERNERS LAKE9.1 nm107°On request
CANFIELD A120/B125610.1 nm068°On request
NUTHAMPSTEAD10.9 nm359°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
Obstacle220 ft
Obstacle220 ft
Obstacle220 ft
Obstacle394 ft
Obstacle299 ft
Obstacle285 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Hunsdon Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hunsdon Airfield located?

Hunsdon Airfield is small airport located in Ware, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 244 ft (74 m).

How many runways does Hunsdon Airfield have?

Hunsdon Airfield has 2 runways.

What time zone is Hunsdon Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Hunsdon Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hunsdon Airfield is approximately 1.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Hunsdon Airfield?

The nearest airport to Hunsdon Airfield is High Cross Airstrip (GB-0235), about 3.7 nm to the nw, followed by North Weald Airfield and London Stansted Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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