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Small airport

Kirton-in-Lindsey Glider Field

ICAO GB-0497🇬🇧 Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Coordinates
53.4622°N, 0.5769°W
Elevation
210 ft (64 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.8° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:35
Sunrise
06:12
Sunset
19:55
Civil dusk
20:32

About 13h 43m 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 Kirton-in-Lindsey Glider Field

Royal Air Force Kirton in Lindsey or more simply RAF Kirton in Lindsey is a former Royal Air Force station located 15 miles (24 km) north of Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Services & operations

Services
MembershipGliding ExperienceJunior Section

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

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LINCOLNSHIRE CTA 2Class ACTAFL125FL195
LINCOLNSHIRE CTA 3Class ACTAFL105FL195

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
BRIGG6.3 nm030°On request
GAINSBOROUGH8.1 nm239°On request
CAISTOR9.5 nm077°On request
HAXEY9.7 nm280°On request
ELSHAM WOLDS10.3 nm031°On request
DANESHILL LAKES14.2 nm245°On request
LACEBY CROSSROADS14.8 nm073°On request
NORTH TWR HUMBER BRIDGE15.8 nm017°On request
M18 STAINFORTH SERVICES16.6 nm298°On request
IMMINGHAM DOCKS16.9 nm054°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
Obstacle23 ft
Obstacle167 ft
Obstacle194 ft
Obstacle30 ft
Obstacle102 ft
Obstacle36 ft
Obstacle43 ft
Obstacle49 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kirton-in-Lindsey Glider Field.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kirton-in-Lindsey Glider Field located?

Kirton-in-Lindsey Glider Field is small airport located in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 210 ft (64 m).

What time zone is Kirton-in-Lindsey Glider Field in?

Kirton-in-Lindsey Glider Field is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Kirton-in-Lindsey Glider Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kirton-in-Lindsey Glider Field is approximately 0.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kirton-in-Lindsey Glider Field?

The nearest airport to Kirton-in-Lindsey Glider Field is Hibaldstow Airfield (GB-0072), about 2.9 nm to the ne, followed by North Moor Aero Club Airfield and Sturgate Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Kirton-in-Lindsey Glider Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.