Meppershall Airfield
Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)
About 16h 10m 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.
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)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONDON TMA 3 | Class A | TMA | 3500 ft MSL | FL195 |
| LONDON TMA 6 | Class A | TMA | 4500 ft MSL | FL195 |
| LONDON TMA 19 | Class A | TMA | 5500 ft MSL | FL195 |
| LONDON LUTON CTA 7 | Class D | CTA | 3500 ft MSL | 4500 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Heath TV Transmitter | 801 ft | 112 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 328 ft | 157 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 164 ft | 318 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 115 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 105 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 95 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 108 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 95 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.
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.