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Small airport

Woolaston Airstrip

ICAO GB-0990🇬🇧 Lydney, Gloucestershire
Coordinates
51.6893°N, 2.5986°W
Elevation
102 ft (31 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.3° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:48
Sunrise
06:23
Sunset
20:00
Civil dusk
20:35

About 13h 37m 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 Woolaston Airstrip

Woolaston Airstrip is a small airport in Lydney, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 102 ft (31 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Oldbury on Severn Airstrip (GB-0849), about 3.8 nm to the sse.

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.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
COTSWOLD CTA 3Class ACTAFL075FL195
NSGA WALESSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
M48 OLD SEVERN BRIDGE5 nm200°On request
THORN5.6 nm147°On request
M5 AVON BRIDGE12.5 nm196°On request
M4 JUNCTION 2413.3 nm247°On request
LLANDEGFEDD13.9 nm271°On request
CLIFTON BRIDGE14.1 nm184°On request
M4 JUNCTION 1814.6 nm140°On request
EAST NAILSEA16.4 nm198°On request
BARROW TANKS17.2 nm188°On request
CLEVEDON17.7 nm212°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
Obstacle36 ft
Obstacle23 ft
Obstacle259 ft
Obstacle236 ft
Obstacle23 ft
Obstacle174 ft
Obstacle187 ft
Obstacle213 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Woolaston Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Woolaston Airstrip located?

Woolaston Airstrip is small airport located in Lydney, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 102 ft (31 m).

What time zone is Woolaston Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Woolaston Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Woolaston Airstrip is approximately 0.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Woolaston Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Woolaston Airstrip is Oldbury on Severn Airstrip (GB-0849), about 3.8 nm to the sse, followed by Michaelwood Airstrip and Spence Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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