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RNAS Fearn Air Base

ICAO GB-1227🇬🇧 Tain, Ross
Coordinates
57.7576°N, 3.9482°W
Elevation
25 ft (8 m)
Type
Closed
Region
GB-SCT

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:30
Sunrise
05:12
Sunset
19:23
Civil dusk
20:05

About 14h 10m 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 RNAS Fearn Air Base

Royal Naval Air Station Fearn is a former Royal Navy Naval Air Station, located 5.4 miles (8.7 km) southeast of Tain, Scottish Highlands and 21.9 miles (35.2 km) northeast of Inverness, Scottish Highlands, Scotland. The Tower has now been converted to residential use. See Restoration Man George Clarke.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 293,599 ft / 1,097 m151 ftAspUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MORAY CTA 8Class ETMZFL095FL195
NSGA SCOTLANDSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195
R610A HIGHLANDSSpecial useRestrictedGND5000 ft MSL
EASTERSpecial useActivity areaGND2022 ft MSL
D703 TAINSpecial useDangerGND15000 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
INVERGORDON PORT8.4 nm239°On request
ROSEMARKIE MAST8.4 nm208°On request
KINLOSS14 nm118°On request
CAWDOR CASTLE14.1 nm177°On request
MUNLOCHY BAY POINT15.5 nm213°On request
CULLODEN VIADUCT17.2 nm192°On request
DINGWALL STADIUM18.2 nm239°On request
BEAULY RAIL BRIDGE23.6 nm225°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
Mounteagle transmitting station801 ft823 ft
Rosemarkie transmitter361 ft659 ft
Obstacle56 ft
Obstacle43 ft
Obstacle33 ft
Obstacle121 ft
Obstacle135 ft
Obstacle115 ft

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is RNAS Fearn Air Base located?

RNAS Fearn Air Base is closed located in Tain, Ross, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 25 ft (8 m).

How many runways does RNAS Fearn Air Base have?

RNAS Fearn Air Base has 1 runway, the longest being 3,599 ft / 1,097 m.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. RNAS Fearn Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.