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Small airport

Great House Farm Airstrip

ICAO GB-0854🇬🇧 Shaftesbury, Dorset
Coordinates
50.9836°N, 2.2599°W
Elevation
207 ft (63 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.5° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:49
Sunrise
06:23
Sunset
19:57
Civil dusk
20:32

About 13h 34m 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 House Farm Airstrip

Great House Farm Airstrip is a small airport in Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 207 ft (63 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Henstridge Airfield (EGHS), about 3.7 nm to the w.

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.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
TARRANT RUSHTON10.6 nm139°On request
RADSTOCK19.8 nm339°On request
WELLS MAST20.5 nm318°On request
SANDBANKS21.6 nm147°On request
HENGISTBURY HEAD25.3 nm130°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

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle643 ft
Obstacle489 ft
Obstacle276 ft
Obstacle154 ft
Obstacle253 ft

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

Nearby airports

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Great House Farm Airstrip located?

Great House Farm Airstrip is small airport located in Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 207 ft (63 m).

What time zone is Great House Farm Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Great House Farm Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Great House Farm Airstrip is approximately 0.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Great House Farm Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Great House Farm Airstrip is Henstridge Airfield (EGHS), about 3.7 nm to the w, followed by Compton Abbas Aerodrome and Gutchpool Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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