Balado Airfield
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About Balado Airfield
Balado Airfield is a small airport in Kinross, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 430 ft (131 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Portmoak Glider Field (GB-0545), about 4.7 nm to the ese.
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.
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(5)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTTISH TMA 3 TMZ | Class D | TMZ | 6000 ft MSL | FL100 |
| SCOTTISH TMA 3 | Class D | TMA | 6000 ft MSL | FL195 |
| NSGA SCOTLAND | Special use | Gliding sector | FL100 | FL195 |
| BALADO PARK | Special use | Activity area | GND | 2423 ft MSL |
| TRAG PORTMOAK | Special use | Gliding sector | FL195 | FL240 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
VFR reporting points nearby
| Point | Distance | Bearing | Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|
| M90 JUNCTION 4 | 5.7 nm | 157° | On request |
| KIRKCALDY HARBOUR | 12.1 nm | 121° | On request |
| LONGANNET POWER STATION | 12.6 nm | 216° | On request |
| FORTH ROAD BRIDGE | 12.8 nm | 172° | On request |
| M9 JUNCTION 2 | 14.3 nm | 187° | On request |
| M9 JUNCTION 4 | 15.6 nm | 209° | On request |
| M9 JUNCTION 1A | 15.8 nm | 175° | On request |
| M8 JUNCTION 1 | 18.2 nm | 164° | On request |
| ARTHUR´S SEAT | 19.2 nm | 149° | On request |
| KIRKNEWTON | 19.9 nm | 176° | 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craigkelly Transmitter | 410 ft | 584 ft | — |
| Colinswell | 361 ft | 98 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 69 ft | 335 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 69 ft | 358 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 256 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 154 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 338 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 138 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Balado Airfield.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Balado Airfield located?
Balado Airfield is small airport located in Kinross, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 430 ft (131 m).
What time zone is Balado Airfield in?
Balado Airfield is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Balado Airfield?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Balado Airfield is approximately 0.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Balado Airfield?
The nearest airport to Balado Airfield is Portmoak Glider Field (GB-0545), about 4.7 nm to the ese, followed by Dollar airstrip and Fife Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Balado Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.