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Small airport

Sackville Farm Aerodrome

ICAO GB-0551🇬🇧 Bedford, Bedfordshire
Coordinates
52.2624°N, 0.4866°W
Elevation
250 ft (76 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:38
Sunrise
06:14
Sunset
19:52
Civil dusk
20:28

About 13h 39m 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 Sackville Farm Aerodrome

Sackville Farm Aerodrome is a small airport in Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 250 ft (76 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Bedford Aerodrome (EGBF), about 2.1 nm to the sse.

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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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(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CLACTON CTA 1Class ACTAFL155FL195
DAVENTRY CTA 12Class ACTAFL105FL195
DAVENTRY CTA 13Class ACTAFL075FL195
DAVENTRY CTA 21Class CCTAFL075FL155
DAVENTRY CTA 25Class CCTAFL085FL105
SACKVILLE LODGESpecial useActivity areaGND2250 ft MSL

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
OLNEY TOWN10.3 nm230°On request
STEWARTBY BRICKWORKS11.4 nm186°On request
WOBURN TOWN17.1 nm197°On request
PIRTON18.4 nm162°On request
OFFLEY20.5 nm165°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
Sandy Heath TV Transmitter801 ft112 ft
Obstacle492 ft157 ft
Obstacle492 ft125 ft
Obstacle492 ft82 ft
Obstacle430 ft135 ft
Obstacle430 ft138 ft
Obstacle430 ft174 ft
Obstacle430 ft151 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sackville Farm Aerodrome.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sackville Farm Aerodrome located?

Sackville Farm Aerodrome is small airport located in Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 250 ft (76 m).

What time zone is Sackville Farm Aerodrome in?

Sackville Farm Aerodrome is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Sackville Farm Aerodrome?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sackville Farm Aerodrome is approximately 1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sackville Farm Aerodrome?

The nearest airport to Sackville Farm Aerodrome is Bedford Aerodrome (EGBF), about 2.1 nm to the sse, followed by Little Staughton Airfield and Earwig Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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