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Small airport

Lower Botrea

ICAO GB-0550🇬🇧 Grumbla, Cornwall
Coordinates
50.1125°N, 5.6295°W
Elevation
500 ft (152 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:52
Sunrise
05:33
Sunset
21:25
Civil dusk
22:07

About 15h 52m 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 Lower Botrea

Lower Botrea is a small airport in Grumbla, Cornwall, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 500 ft (152 m) and has 2 runways, the longest 1,968 ft / 600 m. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport (LEQ), about 1.7 nm to the wsw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 251,968 ft / 600 m164 ftGrsUnlitOpen
17 / 351,640 ft / 500 m164 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LANDS ENDClass GATZGND2398 ft MSL
LANDS END RMZSpecial useRMZGND4000 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
Obstacle230 ft
Obstacle246 ft
Obstacle285 ft
Obstacle295 ft
Obstacle315 ft
Obstacle289 ft
Obstacle344 ft
Obstacle82 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lower Botrea.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lower Botrea located?

Lower Botrea is small airport located in Grumbla, Cornwall, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 500 ft (152 m).

How many runways does Lower Botrea have?

Lower Botrea has 2 runways, the longest being 1,968 ft / 600 m.

What time zone is Lower Botrea in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Lower Botrea?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Lower Botrea is approximately 0.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Lower Botrea?

The nearest airport to Lower Botrea is Land's End Airport (LEQ), about 1.7 nm to the wsw, followed by Tempest Airstrip and RNAS Culdrose.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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