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Small airport

Rathfriland Airstrip

ICAO GB-0478🇬🇧 Rathfriland
Coordinates
54.2532°N, 6.2291°W
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-NIR
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.3° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:56
Sunrise
06:33
Sunset
20:19
Civil dusk
20:56

About 13h 46m 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 Rathfriland Airstrip

Rathfriland Airstrip is a small airport in Rathfriland, United Kingdom. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Mayobridge Airstrip (GB-1080), about 3.8 nm to the s.

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
STRANGFORD CTA 9Class DCTAFL075FL195
STRANGFORD CTA 3Class DCTAFL105FL195

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
PORTADOWN12.8 nm324°On request
SAINTFIELD18.6 nm048°On request
COMBER24.6 nm043°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
Obstacle705 ft
Obstacle423 ft
Obstacle423 ft
Obstacle121 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Rathfriland Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rathfriland Airstrip located?

Rathfriland Airstrip is small airport located in Rathfriland, United Kingdom.

What time zone is Rathfriland Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Rathfriland Airstrip?

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

What airports are near Rathfriland Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Rathfriland Airstrip is Mayobridge Airstrip (GB-1080), about 3.8 nm to the s, followed by Mullaglass and Newry private Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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