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RAF Kelstern

ICAO GB-1185🇬🇧 Louth, Lincolnshire
Coordinates
53.4100°N, 0.1030°W
Elevation
417 ft (127 m)
Type
Closed
Region
GB-ENG

Daylight today(Oct 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:52
Sunrise
06:27
Sunset
17:06
Civil dusk
17:42

About 10h 39m 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 Kelstern

RAF Kelstern is a closed in Louth, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 417 ft (127 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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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
LINCOLNSHIRE CTA 1Class ACTAFL155FL195

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
LACEBY CROSSROADS8 nm340°On request
CAISTOR9.3 nm304°On request
IMMINGHAM DOCKS13.5 nm346°On request
BRIGG16.2 nm302°On request
ELSHAM WOLDS16.6 nm316°On request
NORTH TWR HUMBER BRIDGE22.1 nm326°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
Belmont transmitting station1,155 ft387 ft—
Obstacle377 ft36 ft—
Obstacle377 ft36 ft—
Obstacle377 ft26 ft—
Obstacle377 ft49 ft—
Obstacle377 ft36 ft—
Obstacle377 ft39 ft—
Obstacle377 ft39 ft—

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is RAF Kelstern located?

RAF Kelstern is closed located in Louth, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 417 ft (127 m).

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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