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Montrose Airstrip

ICAO GB-1013🇬🇧 Montrose
Coordinates
56.7279°N, 2.5005°W
Elevation
46 ft (14 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.2° W

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:02
Sunrise
07:40
Sunset
18:13
Civil dusk
18:51

About 10h 32m 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 Montrose Airstrip

Montrose Airstrip is a small airport in Montrose, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 46 ft (14 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Laurencekirk (GB-1295), about 8.6 nm to the n.

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.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
EGD514 COMBAT AIRSPACESpecial useDangerFL085FL660
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
STONEHAVEN17 nm034°On request
BANCHORY19.3 nm000°On request
BROUGHTY CASTLE20.1 nm218°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—463 ft—
Obstacle—36 ft—
Obstacle—49 ft—
Obstacle—361 ft—
Obstacle—131 ft—
Obstacle—197 ft—
Obstacle—210 ft—
Obstacle—207 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Montrose Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Montrose Airstrip located?

Montrose Airstrip is small airport located in Montrose, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 46 ft (14 m).

What time zone is Montrose Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Montrose Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Montrose Airstrip is approximately 0.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Montrose Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Montrose Airstrip is Laurencekirk (GB-1295), about 8.6 nm to the n, followed by Baldardo Field and Forfar Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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