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Small airport

Plains Airstrip

ICAO GB-1005🇬🇧 Ballymoney, Londonderry
Coordinates
55.0143°N, 6.5386°W
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-NIR
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.6° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:55
Sunrise
06:33
Sunset
20:22
Civil dusk
21:00

About 13h 49m 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 Plains Airstrip

Plains Airstrip is a small airport in Ballymoney, Londonderry, United Kingdom. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Causeway Airfield (GB-0008), about 3.1 nm to the nnw.

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(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NSGA SCOTLANDSpecial 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
COLERAINE A37 BRIDGE7.9 nm325°On request
BALLYMENA12.9 nm135°On request
DUNGIVEN14.3 nm249°On request
TOOME15.5 nm174°On request
MOVILLE QUAY20.1 nm301°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
Obstacle410 ft636 ft
Obstacle410 ft732 ft
Obstacle410 ft620 ft
Obstacle410 ft604 ft
Obstacle410 ft689 ft
Obstacle410 ft751 ft
Obstacle410 ft610 ft
Obstacle262 ft436 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Plains Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Plains Airstrip located?

Plains Airstrip is small airport located in Ballymoney, Londonderry, United Kingdom.

What time zone is Plains Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Plains Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Plains Airstrip is approximately 1.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Plains Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Plains Airstrip is Causeway Airfield (GB-0008), about 3.1 nm to the nnw, followed by Wild Geese Skydive Centre and Castlerock Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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