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RAF Hornchurch

ICAO GB-1118🇬🇧 Hornchurch, Greater London
Coordinates
51.5364°N, 0.2074°E
Type
Closed
Region
GB-ENG

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:34
Sunrise
05:09
Sunset
18:53
Civil dusk
19:28

About 13h 44m 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.

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(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 1Class ATMA2500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 3Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 8Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON CITY CTAClass DCTA1500 ft MSL2500 ft MSL
DAMYNS HALLSpecial useActivity areaGND2056 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
QEII4.7 nm156°On request
BECKTON ROUNDABOUT5.1 nm263°On request
THAMES BARRIER6.8 nm250°On request
M11 JUNCTION 47.2 nm299°On request
KIDBROOKE FLATS8.1 nm236°On request
LONDON STADIUM8.4 nm271°On request
BILLERICAY LAKE9.7 nm053°On request
BANBURY RESERVOIR9.9 nm294°On request
EPPING10.5 nm340°On request
CHIPPING ONGAR A414/B18410.7 nm008°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
One Canada Square771 ft62 ft
One Park Drive673 ft33 ft
HSBC UK656 ft72 ft
Citi656 ft43 ft
JP Morgan502 ft95 ft
40 Bank Street502 ft33 ft
Obstacle495 ft56 ft
Arena Tower492 ft23 ft

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is RAF Hornchurch located?

RAF Hornchurch is closed located in Hornchurch, Greater London, United Kingdom.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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