Black Horse Ballooning Club
Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)
About 10h 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 Black Horse Ballooning Club
Black Horse Ballooning Club is a balloonport in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Chesham Vale Airstrip (GB-0992), about 4.1 nm to the ene.
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.
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.
Radio frequencies (2)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 25 KHz | 25 KHz balloons | 122.475 MHz |
| 8.33 KHz | 8.33 KHz balloons | 122.480 MHz |
Services & operations
From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site
Airspace in this area(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONDON TMA 1 | Class A | TMA | 2500 ft MSL | FL195 |
| LONDON TMA 3 | Class A | TMA | 3500 ft MSL | FL195 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
VFR reporting points nearby
| Point | Distance | Bearing | Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERRI | 4.4 nm | 321° | On request |
| LAKES | 6.1 nm | 010° | On request |
| ST GILES | 7 nm | 130° | On request |
| M40 JUNCTION 2 | 7.6 nm | 156° | On request |
| MAPLE CROSS | 9.1 nm | 122° | On request |
| CANAL BEND | 11.2 nm | 109° | On request |
| M1 JUNCTION 8 | 11.3 nm | 076° | On request |
| BURNHAM | 11.5 nm | 174° | On request |
| M1 JUNCTION 9 | 12.7 nm | 059° | On request |
| GRIMM´S TOWER | 14.2 nm | 111° | 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesham Transmitter | 571 ft | 423 ft | — |
| Berryfields Wind Turbine | 489 ft | 236 ft | — |
| Lower Waldridge Wind Turbine (proposed) | 335 ft | 262 ft | — |
| Stokenchurch Tower | 322 ft | 791 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 276 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Black Horse Ballooning Club.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Black Horse Ballooning Club located?
Black Horse Ballooning Club is balloonport located in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom.
What time zone is Black Horse Ballooning Club in?
Black Horse Ballooning Club is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Black Horse Ballooning Club?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Black Horse Ballooning Club is approximately 0.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Black Horse Ballooning Club?
The nearest airport to Black Horse Ballooning Club is Chesham Vale Airstrip (GB-0992), about 4.1 nm to the ene, followed by RAF Halton and Marsh Hill Farm Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Black Horse Ballooning Club data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.