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RAF Colerne

ICAO GB-1221🇬🇧 Chippenham, Wiltshire
Coordinates
51.4413°N, 2.2834°W
Elevation
593 ft (181 m)
Type
Closed
Region
GB-ENG

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:44
Sunrise
05:19
Sunset
19:03
Civil dusk
19:38

About 13h 43m 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 Colerne

RAF Colerne

Colerne Airfield, now known as Azimghur Barracks, is a British Army facility just north-west of the village of Colerne, Wiltshire, England. It is set to close in 2029.

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
07 / 25▸ displaced5,459 ft / 1,664 m151 ftAspUnlitOpen
01 / 19▸ displaced3,593 ft / 1,095 m150 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (5)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP120.075 MHz
APP374.820 MHz
ATISATIS277.850 MHz
TWRTWR120.075 MHz
TWR372.570 MHz

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
COTSWOLD CTA 13Class ACTAFL105FL195
BRISTOL CTA 8Class DCTA4500 ft MSLFL105
COLERNESpecial useWarningGND3700 ft MSL
COLERNESpecial useActivity areaGND3591 ft MSL

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
M4 JUNCTION 184.4 nm326°On request
BATH RACECOURSE4.8 nm252°On request
CHIPPENHAM6.1 nm079°On request
RADSTOCK10.9 nm215°On request
CLIFTON BRIDGE12.9 nm274°On request
THORN13.5 nm319°On request
CHEW VALLEY13.6 nm239°On request
BARROW TANKS14.4 nm262°On request
M5 AVON BRIDGE15.6 nm281°On request
EAST NAILSEA16.9 nm268°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
Obstacle597 ft
Obstacle620 ft
Obstacle610 ft
Obstacle682 ft
Obstacle577 ft
Obstacle594 ft
Obstacle384 ft

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is RAF Colerne located?

RAF Colerne is closed located in Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 593 ft (181 m).

How many runways does RAF Colerne have?

RAF Colerne has 2 runways, the longest being 5,459 ft / 1,664 m.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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