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Boyndie Airstrip

ICAO GB-1024🇬🇧 Banff, Aberdeenshire
Coordinates
57.6672°N, 2.6288°W
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.4° W

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:03
Sunrise
07:43
Sunset
18:12
Civil dusk
18:51

About 10h 29m 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 Boyndie Airstrip

Royal Air Force Banff or more simply RAF Banff is a former Royal Air Force station located 4 miles (6 km) west of Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and 14 miles (23 km) northeast of Keith, Moray.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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
MORAY CTA 6Class ETMZFL075FL155
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
TURRIFF9.4 nm145°On request
MELDRUM TV MAST18.4 nm156°On request
INSCH19.5 nm179°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—377 ft—
Obstacle—597 ft—
Obstacle—397 ft—
Obstacle—344 ft—
Obstacle—561 ft—
Obstacle—433 ft—
Obstacle—591 ft—
Obstacle—279 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Boyndie Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Boyndie Airstrip located?

Boyndie Airstrip is small airport located in Banff, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom.

What time zone is Boyndie Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Boyndie Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Boyndie Airstrip is approximately 0.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Boyndie Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Boyndie Airstrip is Old Meldrum (GB-1350), about 18.3 nm to the sse, followed by Easter Nether Cabra Farm Airstrip and Insch Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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