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Hermitage Airstrip

ICAO GB-0869🇬🇧 Sherborne
Coordinates
50.8662°N, 2.4884°W
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.4° E

Daylight today(Oct 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:02
Sunrise
07:35
Sunset
18:18
Civil dusk
18:51

About 10h 43m 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 Hermitage Airstrip

Hermitage Airstrip is a small airport in Sherborne, United Kingdom. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Melbury Airstrip (GB-0029), about 5 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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Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

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 RUSHTON15.6 nm093°On request
AXMINSTER20.1 nm256°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
Obstacle—312 ft—
Obstacle—282 ft—
Obstacle—262 ft—
Obstacle—495 ft—
Obstacle—643 ft—
Obstacle—276 ft—
Obstacle—154 ft—
Obstacle—253 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Hermitage Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hermitage Airstrip located?

Hermitage Airstrip is small airport located in Sherborne, United Kingdom.

What time zone is Hermitage Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Hermitage Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hermitage 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 Hermitage Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Hermitage Airstrip is Melbury Airstrip (GB-0029), about 5 nm to the w, followed by Yeovil/Westland Aerodrome and Henstridge Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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