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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Wormingford Glider Field

ICAO GB-0530🇬🇧 Colchester, Essex
Coordinates
51.9414°N, 0.7895°E
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:11
Sunrise
04:57
Sunset
21:10
Civil dusk
21:56

About 16h 14m 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 Wormingford Glider Field

Wormingford Glider Field

Royal Air Force Wormingford or more simply RAF Wormingford is a former Royal Air Force station located 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Colchester, Essex, England.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

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(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 3Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 7Class ATMA4500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 8Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195
WORMINGFORDSpecial useActivity areaGND3236 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Sudbury B545 ft220 ft
Sudbury A338 ft220 ft
High Garrett Transmitter295 ft269 ft
Obstacle92 ft
Obstacle43 ft
Obstacle213 ft
Obstacle279 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wormingford Glider Field.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wormingford Glider Field located?

Wormingford Glider Field is small airport located in Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom.

What time zone is Wormingford Glider Field in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Wormingford Glider Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wormingford Glider Field is approximately 1.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wormingford Glider Field?

The nearest airport to Wormingford Glider Field is Clees Hall Airstrip (GB-1001), about 2.8 nm to the nw, followed by West Bergholt Airstrip and Nayland Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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