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RAF Lavenham / Alpheton

ICAO GB-1114🇬🇧 Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk
Coordinates
52.1364°N, 0.7697°E
Elevation
305 ft (93 m)
Type
Closed
Region
GB-ENG

Daylight today(Oct 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:48
Sunrise
06:22
Sunset
17:05
Civil dusk
17:39

About 10h 43m 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 RAF Lavenham / Alpheton

RAF Lavenham / Alpheton is a closed in Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 305 ft (93 m).

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(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 18Class ATMAFL075FL195

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
HAVERHILL12.8 nm255°On request
BRAINTREE17.4 nm207°On request
SPRIGGS SOLAR FARM17.9 nm236°On request
DEBDEN20.2 nm245°On request
CANFIELD A120/B125623 nm226°On request
DIAMOND HANGAR25.1 nm232°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
Sudbury B545 ft220 ft—
Sudbury A338 ft220 ft—
Obstacle—213 ft—
Obstacle—279 ft—
Obstacle—371 ft—
Obstacle—180 ft—

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is RAF Lavenham / Alpheton located?

RAF Lavenham / Alpheton is closed located in Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 305 ft (93 m).

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. RAF Lavenham / Alpheton data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.