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RAF Watton

ICAO GB-0563🇬🇧 Thetford, Norfolk
Coordinates
52.5622°N, 0.8654°E
Elevation
195 ft (59 m)
Type
Closed
Region
GB-ENG

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:28
Sunrise
05:05
Sunset
18:52
Civil dusk
19:28

About 13h 48m 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 RAF Watton

RAF Watton

Royal Air Force Watton or more simply RAF Watton is a former Royal Air Force station located 9 mi (14 km) southwest of East Dereham, Norfolk, England.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

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.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
HETHEL11.3 nm090°On request
ATTLEBRIDGE11.9 nm048°On request
LENWARD LAKES12.8 nm043°On request
NORFOLK SHOWGROUND12.8 nm065°On request
KESWICK ROUNDABOUT15 nm084°On request
STOKE HOLY CROSS MASTS17 nm087°On request
THORPE ROUNDABOUT19.1 nm078°On request
A140 AYLSHAM ROUNDABOUT19.5 nm047°On request
COLTISHALL21.2 nm057°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
Obstacle410 ft151 ft
Obstacle410 ft171 ft
Obstacle95 ft
Obstacle125 ft
Obstacle148 ft
Obstacle151 ft
Tacolneston (New)269 ft
Obstacle92 ft

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is RAF Watton located?

RAF Watton is closed located in Thetford, Norfolk, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 195 ft (59 m).

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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