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Small airport

Lower-Durston Airstrip

ICAO GB-1020🇬🇧 Taunton, Somerset
Coordinates
51.0520°N, 3.0055°W
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.2° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:51
Sunrise
06:26
Sunset
20:00
Civil dusk
20:35

About 13h 34m 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 Lower-Durston Airstrip

Lower-Durston Airstrip is a small airport in Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Middlezoy Aerodrome (GB-1136), about 4.9 nm to the ne.

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
BERRY HEAD CTA 2Class ACTAFL105FL195

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
M5 SEDGEMOOR SERVICES13.4 nm014°On request
CLATWORTHY RESERVOIR13.8 nm275°On request
WATCHET HARBOUR14.4 nm303°On request
CHEDDAR RESERVOIR15.7 nm029°On request
AXMINSTER16.2 nm179°On request
WELLS MAST18.1 nm052°On request
CHURCHILL18.7 nm025°On request
CULLOMPTON18.7 nm232°On request
FLAT HOLM LIGHTHOUSE19.9 nm348°On request
MINEHEAD20 nm298°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
Obstacle797 ft
Obstacle801 ft
Obstacle52 ft
Obstacle131 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lower-Durston Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lower-Durston Airstrip located?

Lower-Durston Airstrip is small airport located in Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom.

What time zone is Lower-Durston Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Lower-Durston Airstrip?

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

What airports are near Lower-Durston Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Lower-Durston Airstrip is Middlezoy Aerodrome (GB-1136), about 4.9 nm to the ne, followed by Westonzoyland Airfield and Curry Rivel Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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