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RAF Montford Bridge

ICAO GB-0664🇬🇧 Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Coordinates
52.7485°N, 2.8434°W
Elevation
269 ft (82 m)
Type
Closed
Region
GB-ENG

Daylight today(Oct 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:03
Sunrise
06:37
Sunset
17:18
Civil dusk
17:53

About 10h 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 RAF Montford Bridge

RAF Montford Bridge is a closed in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 269 ft (82 m).

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(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PEPZE CTA 8Class ACTAFL125FL195
COTSWOLD CTA 17Class CCTAFL175FL195
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
MONTFORD BRIDGE0.2 nm183°On request
ELLESMERE LAKE9.6 nm351°On request
BORRAS QUARRY19.6 nm349°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
Obstacle—1,237 ft—
Obstacle—1,102 ft—
Obstacle—725 ft—
Obstacle—272 ft—
Obstacle—384 ft—
Obstacle—440 ft—
Obstacle—479 ft—
Obstacle—348 ft—

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is RAF Montford Bridge located?

RAF Montford Bridge is closed located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 269 ft (82 m).

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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