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RAF Wing

ICAO GB-0657🇬🇧 Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire
Coordinates
51.9031°N, 0.7483°W
Elevation
469 ft (143 m)
Type
Closed
Region
GB-ENG

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:37
Sunrise
05:12
Sunset
18:57
Civil dusk
19:33

About 13h 45m 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 Wing

RAF Wing

Royal Air Force Wing or more simply RAF Wing is a former Royal Air Force station, situated just west of the village of Wing, in the Aylesbury Vale district of Buckinghamshire, 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.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 3Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 19Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON LUTON CTA 9Class DCTA4500 ft MSL5500 ft MSL

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
LAKES6.1 nm157°On request
WOBURN TOWN7.1 nm042°On request
TERRI8.3 nm189°On request
M1 JUNCTION 913.2 nm112°On request
STEWARTBY BRICKWORKS13.3 nm040°On request
HYDE14.6 nm104°On request
OLNEY TOWN15.1 nm007°On request
M1 JUNCTION 815.2 nm125°On request
OFFLEY15.2 nm083°On request
PIRTON16 nm075°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
Berryfields Wind Turbine489 ft236 ft
Lower Waldridge Wind Turbine (proposed)335 ft262 ft
Obstacle276 ft
Obstacle358 ft
Obstacle394 ft
Millennium Country Park Turbine138 ft

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is RAF Wing located?

RAF Wing is closed located in Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 469 ft (143 m).

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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