Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill
Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)
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 Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill
Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill is a small airport in Loughton, Essex, United Kingdom. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Dysons Osiers Airstrip (GB-0998), about 4.6 nm to the wnw.
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.
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(3)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONDON TMA 1 | Class A | TMA | 2500 ft MSL | FL195 |
| LONDON TMA 3 | Class A | TMA | 3500 ft MSL | FL195 |
| LONDON TMA 8 | Class A | TMA | 5500 ft MSL | FL195 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
VFR reporting points nearby
| Point | Distance | Bearing | Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANBURY RESERVOIR | 3.5 nm | 213° | On request |
| M11 JUNCTION 4 | 3.7 nm | 168° | On request |
| EPPING | 4.5 nm | 052° | On request |
| ALLY PALLY | 6.5 nm | 237° | On request |
| LONDON STADIUM | 7 nm | 190° | On request |
| ARSENAL | 7.6 nm | 218° | On request |
| BECKTON ROUNDABOUT | 8 nm | 165° | On request |
| GOLF COURSE | 8.7 nm | 275° | On request |
| CHIPPING ONGAR A414/B184 | 9.2 nm | 067° | On request |
| THAMES BARRIER | 9.4 nm | 175° | 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shard | 1,017 ft | 62 ft | — |
| 22 Bishopsgate Tower | 912 ft | 62 ft | — |
| One Canada Square | 771 ft | 62 ft | — |
| Heron Tower | 755 ft | 62 ft | — |
| The Leadenhall Building | 738 ft | 62 ft | — |
| One Park Drive | 673 ft | 33 ft | — |
| Citi | 656 ft | 43 ft | — |
| HSBC UK | 656 ft | 72 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill located?
Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill is small airport located in Loughton, Essex, United Kingdom.
What time zone is Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill in?
Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill is approximately 1.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill?
The nearest airport to Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill is Dysons Osiers Airstrip (GB-0998), about 4.6 nm to the wnw, followed by Stapleford Aerodrome and North Weald Airfield.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.