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Raydon Wings Glider Field

ICAO GB-0553🇬🇧 Ipswich, Suffolk
Coordinates
52.0187°N, 1.0073°E
Elevation
170 ft (52 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.5° E

Daylight today(Oct 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:48
Sunrise
07:23
Sunset
18:02
Civil dusk
18:36

About 10h 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 Raydon Wings Glider Field

Raydon Wings Glider Field is a small airport in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 170 ft (52 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Rands Farm Airstrip (GB-1079), about 3 nm to the wnw.

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
CLACTON CTA 2Class ACTAFL105FL195
CLACTON CTA 3Class ACTAFL085FL195

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
BRAINTREE18.8 nm244°On request
NORTHEY ISLAND20.7 nm211°On request
CHELMSFORD26.2 nm229°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
Sudbury B545 ft220 ft—
Manningtree Transmitter505 ft112 ft—
Sudbury A338 ft220 ft—
Obstacle—108 ft—
Obstacle—102 ft—
Obstacle—95 ft—
Obstacle—98 ft—
Obstacle—98 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Raydon Wings Glider Field.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Raydon Wings Glider Field located?

Raydon Wings Glider Field is small airport located in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 170 ft (52 m).

What time zone is Raydon Wings Glider Field in?

Raydon Wings Glider Field is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Raydon Wings Glider Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Raydon Wings Glider Field is approximately 1.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Raydon Wings Glider Field?

The nearest airport to Raydon Wings Glider Field is Rands Farm Airstrip (GB-1079), about 3 nm to the wnw, followed by Elmsett Airfield and Milden Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Raydon Wings Glider Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.