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Small airport

Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip

ICAO GB-0822🇬🇧 Swaffham, Norfolk
Coordinates
52.6585°N, 0.6417°E
Elevation
-3 ft (-1 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:08
Sunrise
04:55
Sunset
21:13
Civil dusk
22:00

About 16h 19m 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 Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip

Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip is a small airport in Swaffham, Norfolk, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of -3 ft (-1 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is RAF Marham (KNF), about 3.4 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(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MARHAMClass GMATZGND3076 ft MSL
D220A MARHAMSpecial useDangerGNDFL105

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
Obstacle112 ft
Obstacle112 ft
North Pickenham Wind Farm171 ft
North Pickenham Wind Farm180 ft
North Pickenham Wind Farm217 ft
Obstacle144 ft
North Pickenham Wind Farm164 ft
Obstacle115 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip located?

Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip is small airport located in Swaffham, Norfolk, United Kingdom, at an elevation of -3 ft (-1 m).

What time zone is Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip is approximately 1.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip is RAF Marham (KNF), about 3.4 nm to the w, followed by East Winch Airstrip and Boughton North Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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