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RAF Clyffe Pypard

ICAO GB-1198🇬🇧 Clyffe Pypard, Wiltshire
Coordinates
51.4806°N, 1.8975°W
Elevation
653 ft (199 m)
Type
Closed
Region
GB-ENG

Daylight today(Oct 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:58
Sunrise
06:32
Sunset
17:16
Civil dusk
17:50

About 10h 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 RAF Clyffe Pypard

Royal Air Force Clyffe Pypard or more simply RAF Clyffe Pypard is a former Royal Air Force satellite airfield in Wiltshire, England.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
COTSWOLD CTA 4Class ACTAFL065FL195
COTSWOLD CTA 13Class ACTAFL105FL195

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
CHIPPENHAM8.5 nm262°On request
LECHLADE14.9 nm031°On request
FARINGDON15.6 nm048°On request
M4 JUNCTION 1817 nm275°On request
BATH RACECOURSE19.3 nm259°On request
BAMPTON19.7 nm042°On request
BURFORD21.9 nm026°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
St Paul's328 ft180 ft—
David Murray John Tower272 ft302 ft—
Westmill 1—302 ft—
Westmill 2—331 ft—
Westmill 3—335 ft—
Westmill 4—315 ft—
Westmill 5—299 ft—

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is RAF Clyffe Pypard located?

RAF Clyffe Pypard is closed located in Clyffe Pypard, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 653 ft (199 m).

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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