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Small airport

Butterfield Farm Airstrip

ICAO GB-0706🇬🇧 Alfreton, Derbyshire
Coordinates
53.0799°N, 1.4035°W
Elevation
449 ft (137 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:09
Sunrise
04:57
Sunset
21:27
Civil dusk
22:15

About 16h 30m 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 Butterfield Farm Airstrip

Butterfield Farm Airstrip is a small airport in Alfreton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 449 ft (137 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Ripley Airfield (GB-1175), about 1.1 nm to the sse.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

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(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DAVENTRY CTA 12Class ACTAFL105FL195
DAVENTRY CTA 3Class ACTA5500 ft MSLFL195
EAST MIDLANDS CTA 19Class DCTA5500 ft MSLFL105
NSGA DERBYSHIRESpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle33 ft636 ft
Obstacle33 ft863 ft
Obstacle33 ft600 ft
Obstacle292 ft
Obstacle138 ft
Obstacle400 ft
Obstacle502 ft
Obstacle400 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Butterfield Farm Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Butterfield Farm Airstrip located?

Butterfield Farm Airstrip is small airport located in Alfreton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 449 ft (137 m).

What time zone is Butterfield Farm Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Butterfield Farm Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Butterfield Farm Airstrip is approximately 0.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Butterfield Farm Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Butterfield Farm Airstrip is Ripley Airfield (GB-1175), about 1.1 nm to the sse, followed by Park Hall Airstrip and Watnall Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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