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Small airport

Watnall Airfield

ICAO GB-0470🇬🇧 Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Coordinates
53.0286°N, 1.2558°W
Elevation
410 ft (125 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:13
Sunrise
05:01
Sunset
21:23
Civil dusk
22:10

About 16h 22m 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 Watnall Airfield

Watnall Airfield is a small airport in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 410 ft (125 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Park Hall Airstrip (GB-0445), about 5 nm to the sw.

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(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DAVENTRY CTA 12Class ACTAFL105FL195
DAVENTRY CTA 3Class ACTA5500 ft MSLFL195
EAST MIDLANDS CTA 7Class DCTA4000 ft MSLFL105
NSGA DERBYSHIRESpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195

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
Obstacle653 ft226 ft
Obstacle315 ft190 ft
Obstacle69 ft
Obstacle121 ft
Obstacle135 ft
Obstacle89 ft
Obstacle243 ft
Obstacle105 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Watnall Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Watnall Airfield located?

Watnall Airfield is small airport located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 410 ft (125 m).

What time zone is Watnall Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Watnall Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Watnall Airfield is approximately 0.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Watnall Airfield?

The nearest airport to Watnall Airfield is Park Hall Airstrip (GB-0445), about 5 nm to the sw, followed by Ripley Airfield and Butterfield Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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