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Small airport

Bovingdon Airstrip

ICAO GB-0751🇬🇧 Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Coordinates
51.7281°N, 0.5474°W
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:20
Sunrise
05:04
Sunset
21:14
Civil dusk
21:58

About 16h 9m 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 Bovingdon Airstrip

Bovingdon Airstrip is a small airport in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Chesham Vale Airstrip (GB-0992), about 2.3 nm to the w.

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(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 1Class ATMA2500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 3Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 8Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195

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
Chesham Transmitter571 ft423 ft
Hemel Hempstead Transmitter325 ft479 ft
Lofty164 ft262 ft
Obstacle358 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bovingdon Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bovingdon Airstrip located?

Bovingdon Airstrip is small airport located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.

What time zone is Bovingdon Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Bovingdon Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bovingdon Airstrip is approximately 1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bovingdon Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Bovingdon Airstrip is Chesham Vale Airstrip (GB-0992), about 2.3 nm to the w, followed by New Model Farm Airstrip and Plaistows Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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