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Plymouth City Airport

ICAO GB-1214🇬🇧 Plymouth, Devon
Coordinates
50.4243°N, 4.1094°W
Elevation
476 ft (145 m)
Type
Closed
Region
GB-ENG

Daylight today(Sep 3, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:01
Sunrise
05:34
Sunset
18:59
Civil dusk
19:33

About 13h 25m 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 Plymouth City Airport

Plymouth City Airport

Plymouth City Airport was an airport located near Roborough, 4 miles (6.4 km) north‑northeast of Plymouth city centre. The airport opened on this site in 1925 and was officially opened by the future king Edward VIII, as Prince of Wales, in 1931.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

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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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 31▸ displaced3,809 ft / 1,161 m98 ftAspLightedOpen
06 / 24▸ displaced2,641 ft / 805 m85 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP133.550 MHz
TWRTWR118.150 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NSGA DARTMOORSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195

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
AVONE12.1 nm134°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
North Hessary Tor Mast643 ft1,650 ft
Obstacle367 ft
Obstacle397 ft
Obstacle240 ft
Obstacle299 ft
Obstacle354 ft
Obstacle525 ft
Obstacle331 ft

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Plymouth City Airport located?

Plymouth City Airport is closed located in Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 476 ft (145 m).

How many runways does Plymouth City Airport have?

Plymouth City Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 3,809 ft / 1,161 m.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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