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Small airport

Nethershields Farm Airstrip

ICAO GB-0741🇬🇧 Chapelton (Lanarkshire)
Coordinates
55.7123°N, 4.0757°W
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:04
Sunrise
04:58
Sunset
21:48
Civil dusk
22:42

About 16h 50m 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 Nethershields Farm Airstrip

Nethershields Farm Airstrip is a small airport in Chapelton (Lanarkshire), United Kingdom. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Strathaven Airfield (GB-0180), about 2.3 nm to the ssw.

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(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SCOTTISH TMA 2 TMZClass DTMZ6000 ft MSLFL100
SCOTTISH TMA 2Class DTMA5500 ft MSLFL195
GLASGOW CTA 2Class DCTA3500 ft MSL6000 ft MSL
SCOTTISH TMA 3 TMZClass DTMZ6000 ft MSLFL100
SCOTTISH TMA 3Class DTMA6000 ft MSLFL195
NSGA SCOTLANDSpecial 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
Black Hill transmitter (new)1,007 ft899 ft
Black Hill transmitter (old)1,007 ft909 ft
Kirk o'Shotts transmitter600 ft879 ft
Darvel Transmitter499 ft938 ft
Obstacle492 ft853 ft
Obstacle492 ft876 ft
Obstacle492 ft837 ft
Obstacle492 ft866 ft

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

Nearby airports

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Nethershields Farm Airstrip located?

Nethershields Farm Airstrip is small airport located in Chapelton (Lanarkshire), United Kingdom.

What time zone is Nethershields Farm Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Nethershields Farm Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nethershields Farm Airstrip is approximately 0.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Nethershields Farm Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Nethershields Farm Airstrip is Strathaven Airfield (GB-0180), about 2.3 nm to the ssw, followed by Mosside Farm Airstrip and Glasgow Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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