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Small airport

Charmy Down Airstrip

ICAO GB-0853🇬🇧 Bath, Somerset
Coordinates
51.4272°N, 2.3496°W
Elevation
673 ft (205 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:27
Sunrise
05:12
Sunset
21:20
Civil dusk
22:05

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 Charmy Down Airstrip

Charmy Down Airstrip is a small airport in Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 673 ft (205 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Garston Farm Airstrip (GB-0848), about 2.7 nm to the ne.

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
COTSWOLD CTA 13Class ACTAFL105FL195
BRISTOL CTA 6Class DCTA3500 ft MSLFL105
BRISTOL CTA 8Class DCTA4500 ft MSLFL105

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
St Paul's328 ft180 ft
Obstacle262 ft128 ft
Purdown BT Tower230 ft318 ft
Obstacle620 ft
Obstacle682 ft
Obstacle577 ft
Obstacle610 ft
Obstacle597 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Charmy Down Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Charmy Down Airstrip located?

Charmy Down Airstrip is small airport located in Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 673 ft (205 m).

What time zone is Charmy Down Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Charmy Down Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Charmy Down Airstrip 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 Charmy Down Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Charmy Down Airstrip is Garston Farm Airstrip (GB-0848), about 2.7 nm to the ne, followed by Rookery Farm Airfield and Avon Lane Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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