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Small airport

Englefield Airstrip

ICAO GB-0506🇬🇧 Reading, Berkshire
Coordinates
51.4266°N, 1.1113°W
Elevation
154 ft (47 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
05:43
Sunrise
06:18
Sunset
19:53
Civil dusk
20:28

About 13h 36m 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 Englefield Airstrip

Englefield Airstrip is a small airport in Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 154 ft (47 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Brimpton Airfield (EGLP), about 3.4 nm to the sw.

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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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(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 11Class ATMA4500 ft MSLFL195

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
HOOK RAILWAY STATION10.5 nm148°On request
FLEET POND13.6 nm128°On request
M3 JUNCTION 414.8 nm116°On request
BAGSHOT16.1 nm107°On request
M3 JUNCTION 316.7 nm105°On request
ASCOT16.9 nm091°On request
FARNHAM CASTLE17 nm137°On request
BURNHAM17.2 nm071°On request
ALTON17.4 nm162°On request
BULLINGTON CROSS17.4 nm210°Compulsory

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
Hannington Transmitter499 ft751 ft
Green Park Wind Turbine279 ft154 ft
Obstacle446 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Englefield Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Englefield Airstrip located?

Englefield Airstrip is small airport located in Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 154 ft (47 m).

What time zone is Englefield Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Englefield Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Englefield Airstrip 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 Englefield Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Englefield Airstrip is Brimpton Airfield (EGLP), about 3.4 nm to the sw, followed by Hopkiln Farm Airstrip and Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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