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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Pencraig Airstrip

ICAO GB-0654
Coordinates
52.8332°N, 3.4197°W
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-WLS
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.1° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:48
Sunrise
06:25
Sunset
20:05
Civil dusk
20:41

About 13h 41m 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 Pencraig Airstrip

Pencraig Airstrip is a small airport in United Kingdom. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Nantclwyd Airstrip (GB-0205), about 14.2 nm to the nne.

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.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NSGA WALESSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195

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
ELLESMERE LAKE19.9 nm077°On request
BORRAS QUARRY22 nm050°On request
PADESWOOD CEMENT FACTORY23.2 nm034°On request
POULTON26.2 nm047°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
Obstacle1,401 ft
Obstacle1,388 ft
Obstacle1,135 ft
Obstacle1,155 ft
Obstacle1,158 ft
Obstacle1,401 ft
Obstacle1,375 ft
Obstacle1,427 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Pencraig Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pencraig Airstrip located?

Pencraig Airstrip is small airport located in United Kingdom.

What time zone is Pencraig Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Pencraig Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Pencraig Airstrip is approximately 0.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Pencraig Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Pencraig Airstrip is Nantclwyd Airstrip (GB-0205), about 14.2 nm to the nne, followed by Breidden Airfield and North Wales Gliding Club.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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