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Brough Airport

ICAO GB-1216🇬🇧 Brough, East Riding of Yorkshire
Coordinates
53.7197°N, 0.5663°W
Elevation
12 ft (4 m)
Type
Closed
Region
GB-ENG

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:35
Sunrise
05:11
Sunset
18:55
Civil dusk
19:32

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.

About Brough Airport

Brough Airport

Brough Aerodrome was a private use aerodrome located at Brough, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is now disused with the last known flight out of the airfield occurring in 2011. The airfield closed in 2013. The site is now crossed by a new road "Baffin Way" serving the town.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, 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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 30▸ displaced3,458 ft / 1,054 m98 ftAspUnlitOpen
06 / 24▸ displaced2,070 ft / 631 m59 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GAIR GND130.550 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NSGA YORKSHIRESpecial 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
NORTH TWR HUMBER BRIDGE4.1 nm095°On request
ELSHAM WOLDS8.3 nm144°On request
BRIGG10.4 nm164°On request
GOOLE DOCKS11.2 nm263°On request
IMMINGHAM DOCKS14.4 nm112°On request
CAISTOR16.1 nm147°On request
HAXEY16.9 nm216°On request
M18 STAINFORTH SERVICES16.9 nm243°On request
LACEBY CROSSROADS17.6 nm129°On request
GAINSBOROUGH20.9 nm200°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
Obstacle384 ft36 ft
Obstacle384 ft46 ft
Obstacle361 ft75 ft
Obstacle361 ft33 ft
Obstacle361 ft16 ft
Obstacle361 ft56 ft
Obstacle361 ft128 ft
Obstacle361 ft138 ft

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Brough Airport located?

Brough Airport is closed located in Brough, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 12 ft (4 m).

How many runways does Brough Airport have?

Brough Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 3,458 ft / 1,054 m.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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