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Small airport

Moss Edge Farm Airfield

ICAO GB-1087🇬🇧 Lancaster
Coordinates
53.9348°N, 2.8542°W
Elevation
16 ft (5 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:43
Sunrise
06:20
Sunset
20:05
Civil dusk
20:42

About 13h 45m 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 Moss Edge Farm Airfield

Moss Edge Farm Airfield is a small airport in Lancaster, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 16 ft (5 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field) (GB-0440), about 0.4 nm to the e.

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(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
YORKSHIRE CTA 6Class ACTAFL095FL195
NSGA YORKSHIRESpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195
ROSSALL FIELD (COCKERHAM)Special useActivity areaGND2015 ft MSL

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
GARSTANG MARINA2.8 nm129°On request
INSKIP6.5 nm174°On request
FLEETWOOD6.8 nm262°On request
POULTON7.1 nm223°On request
M55 JUNCTION 37.8 nm189°On request
M6 JUNCTION M559.4 nm144°On request
M55 JUNCTION 49.6 nm209°On request
TALL TOWER10.1 nm225°On request
ST ANNE´S PIER12.9 nm210°On request
M65 JUNCTION M6114 nm149°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
Obstacle610 ft39 ft
Obstacle604 ft26 ft
Obstacle600 ft36 ft
Obstacle600 ft33 ft
Obstacle246 ft39 ft
Obstacle358 ft
Obstacle46 ft
Blackpool Tower49 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Moss Edge Farm Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Moss Edge Farm Airfield located?

Moss Edge Farm Airfield is small airport located in Lancaster, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 16 ft (5 m).

What time zone is Moss Edge Farm Airfield in?

Moss Edge Farm Airfield is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Moss Edge Farm Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Moss Edge Farm Airfield is approximately 0°, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Moss Edge Farm Airfield?

The nearest airport to Moss Edge Farm Airfield is Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field) (GB-0440), about 0.4 nm to the e, followed by Cockerham Airfield and Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Moss Edge Farm Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.