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Small airport

Howden Airstrip

ICAO GB-1059🇬🇧 Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire
Coordinates
53.7428°N, 0.8544°W
Elevation
20 ft (6 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.7° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:32
Sunrise
06:09
Sunset
20:01
Civil dusk
20:39

About 13h 52m 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 Howden Airstrip

Howden Airstrip is a small airport in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Breighton Airfield (GB-1275), about 4.2 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 YORKSHIRESpecial 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
GOOLE DOCKS2.9 nm197°On request
M18 STAINFORTH SERVICES10.2 nm208°On request
BISHOP WOOD11.5 nm290°On request
NABURN MARINA13 nm320°On request
NORTH TWR HUMBER BRIDGE14.5 nm097°On request
HAXEY15.2 nm179°On request
TADCASTER JUNCTION16.1 nm303°On request
ELSHAM WOLDS17.2 nm118°On request
BRIGG17.3 nm131°On request
M1/A1 JUNCTION17.8 nm284°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 ft59 ft
Obstacle410 ft62 ft
Obstacle410 ft62 ft
Obstacle410 ft26 ft
Obstacle410 ft59 ft
Obstacle410 ft56 ft
Obstacle410 ft62 ft
Obstacle410 ft62 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Howden Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Howden Airstrip located?

Howden Airstrip is small airport located in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m).

What time zone is Howden Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Howden Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Howden Airstrip is approximately 0.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Howden Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Howden Airstrip is Breighton Airfield (GB-1275), about 4.2 nm to the nnw, followed by Cliffe Airstrip and Redmoor Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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