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Forfar Airstrip

ICAO GB-0542🇬🇧 Forfar
Coordinates
56.6534°N, 2.8328°W
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.3° W

Daylight today(Oct 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:01
Sunrise
07:40
Sunset
18:17
Civil dusk
18:55

About 10h 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 Forfar Airstrip

Forfar Airstrip is a small airport in Forfar, United Kingdom. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Baldardo Field (GB-1102), about 1.3 nm to the ne.

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(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
EGD514 COMBAT AIRSPACESpecial useDangerFL085FL660
NSGA SCOTLANDSpecial 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
BROUGHTY CASTLE11.5 nm186°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
Angus transmitter774 ft1,010 ft—
Forfar transmitter499 ft659 ft—
Obstacle—157 ft—
Obstacle—180 ft—
Obstacle—623 ft—
Obstacle—627 ft—
Obstacle—1,096 ft—
Obstacle—180 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Forfar Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Forfar Airstrip located?

Forfar Airstrip is small airport located in Forfar, United Kingdom.

What time zone is Forfar Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Forfar Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Forfar Airstrip is approximately 0.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Forfar Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Forfar Airstrip is Baldardo Field (GB-1102), about 1.3 nm to the ne, followed by Kirriemuir Farm Strip and Montrose Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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