Plains Airstrip
Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)
About 16h 42m 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.
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)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSGA SCOTLAND | Special use | Gliding sector | FL100 | FL195 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 410 ft | 636 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 410 ft | 732 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 410 ft | 620 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 410 ft | 604 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 410 ft | 689 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 410 ft | 751 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 410 ft | 610 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 262 ft | 436 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.
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.