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Small airport

Kemeys Commander Airstrip

ICAO GB-0480🇬🇧 Usk, Monmouthshire
Coordinates
51.7349°N, 2.9348°W
Elevation
130 ft (40 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-WLS
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.2° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:49
Sunrise
06:24
Sunset
20:01
Civil dusk
20:36

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 Kemeys Commander Airstrip

Kemeys Commander Airstrip is a small airport in Usk, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 130 ft (40 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is South Wales Gliding Club (GB-0392), about 3.3 nm to the ese.

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
COTSWOLD CTA 12Class ACTAFL075FL195
NSGA WALESSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195

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
LLANDEGFEDD2.9 nm207°On request
M4 JUNCTION 248 nm178°On request
M48 OLD SEVERN BRIDGE13.1 nm124°On request
THORN17.2 nm115°On request
M5 AVON BRIDGE17.3 nm149°On request
CLEVEDON18 nm170°On request
CARDIFF DOCKS18.6 nm206°On request
EAST NAILSEA19.8 nm158°On request
CLIFTON BRIDGE20.3 nm146°On request
WENVOE TV-MAST21 nm218°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
The Tower354 ft138 ft
Obstacle43 ft
Obstacle62 ft
Obstacle276 ft
Obstacle1,053 ft
Obstacle965 ft
Obstacle919 ft
Obstacle801 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kemeys Commander Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kemeys Commander Airstrip located?

Kemeys Commander Airstrip is small airport located in Usk, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 130 ft (40 m).

What time zone is Kemeys Commander Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kemeys Commander Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kemeys Commander Airstrip is approximately 0.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kemeys Commander Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Kemeys Commander Airstrip is South Wales Gliding Club (GB-0392), about 3.3 nm to the ese, followed by Abergavenny Airstrip and Park Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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