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Small airport

Meppershall Airfield

ICAO GB-0552🇬🇧 Shefford, Central Bedfordshire
Coordinates
52.0205°N, 0.3550°W
Elevation
160 ft (49 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
19:51
Civil dusk
20:27

About 13h 38m 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 Meppershall Airfield

Meppershall Airfield is a small airport in Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 160 ft (49 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is RAF Henlow (EGWE), about 1.9 nm to the e.

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.

Services & operations

Hours
Mon-Fri, 8.00am - 5.00pm
Contact
Ground handler / FBO
Brinkley Aircraft Services Ltd
Services
MaintenanceRepair

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 3Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 6Class ATMA4500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 19Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON LUTON CTA 7Class DCTA3500 ft MSL4500 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
PIRTON3.1 nm164°On request
OFFLEY5.3 nm175°On request
STEWARTBY BRICKWORKS6.8 nm298°On request
WOBURN TOWN9.9 nm259°On request
HYDE10.6 nm182°On request
KIMPTON HALL10.7 nm168°On request
M1 JUNCTION 912.3 nm191°On request
OLNEY TOWN15.1 nm302°On request
A1JUNCTION 415.2 nm162°On request
NUTHAMPSTEAD15.5 nm097°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
Obstacle328 ft157 ft
Obstacle164 ft318 ft
Obstacle115 ft
Obstacle105 ft
Obstacle95 ft
Obstacle108 ft
Obstacle95 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Meppershall Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Meppershall Airfield located?

Meppershall Airfield is small airport located in Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 160 ft (49 m).

What time zone is Meppershall Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Meppershall Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Meppershall Airfield 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 Meppershall Airfield?

The nearest airport to Meppershall Airfield is RAF Henlow (EGWE), about 1.9 nm to the e, followed by Old Warden Airfield and Radwell Lodge Ultralight Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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