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Small airport

Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL

ICAO GB-0726
Coordinates
54.2617°N, 1.6389°W
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.4° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:37
Sunrise
06:15
Sunset
20:01
Civil dusk
20:38

About 13h 46m 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 Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL

Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL is a small airport in United Kingdom. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is RAF Leeming (EGXE), 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.

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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
YORKSHIRE CTA 10Class ACTAFL125FL195
LEEMING/TOPCLIFFEClass GMATZGND3091 ft MSL
NSGA YORKSHIRESpecial 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
NORTHALLERTON8.6 nm057°On request
A1 JUNCTION A6614.3 nm002°On request
HARROGATE RAILWAY STATION16.6 nm168°On request
STOKESLEY19.9 nm051°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
Obstacle207 ft
Obstacle220 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL located?

Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL is small airport located in United Kingdom.

What time zone is Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL is approximately 0.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL?

The nearest airport to Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL is RAF Leeming (EGXE), about 4.1 nm to the ene, followed by Wathstones Farm Airstrip and Park Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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