Sheffield City Airport
Daylight today(Jul 20, 2026, local time)
About 16h 18m 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 Sheffield City Airport
Sheffield City Airport (IATA: SZD, ICAO: EGSY) was a small international airport in Sheffield that is now closed. The airport was located in the Tinsley Park area of the city, near the M1 motorway and Sheffield Parkway and opened in 1997. The airport's CAA licence was withdrawn on 21 April 2008 and it was officially closed on 30 April 2008. Today, the site is now part of the Advanced Manufacturing Park with various manufacturing businesses located inside of it.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 / 28 | 3,973 ft / 1,211 m | 98 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (3)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | INFO | 128.525 MHz |
| ATIS | — | 121.700 MHz |
| TWR | — | 128.520 MHz |
Navaids(2)
Airspace in this area(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YORKSHIRE CTA 14 | Class A | CTA | FL085 | FL195 |
| NSGA DERBYSHIRE | Special use | Gliding sector | FL100 | FL195 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul's Tower | 331 ft | 302 ft | — |
| Arts Tower | 256 ft | 358 ft | — |
| Royal Hallamshire Hospital | 249 ft | 531 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 371 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 476 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 492 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 351 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 348 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sheffield City Airport located?
Sheffield City Airport is closed located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 231 ft (70 m).
How many runways does Sheffield City Airport have?
Sheffield City Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,973 ft / 1,211 m.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Sheffield City Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.