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Langford Lodge Air Base

ICAO GB-1228🇬🇧 Belfast
Coordinates
54.6231°N, 6.3000°W
Type
Closed
Region
GB-NIR

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:51
Sunrise
05:29
Sunset
19:25
Civil dusk
20:03

About 13h 56m 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 Langford Lodge Air Base

Langford Lodge Airfield is a former United States Army Air Forces and Royal Air Force station near Belfast, Northern Ireland. Today the airfield is owned by RLC (UK) a subsidiary of RLC Engineering Group which is headquartered in the Isle of Man. Langford Lodge is located on the eastern shores of Lough Neagh and close to RAF Aldergrove/Belfast International Airport and the former RAF Nutts Corner.

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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
STRANGFORD CTA 3Class DCTAFL105FL195
BELFAST TMA 1Class DTMA2000 ft MSLFL105
BELFAST TMA 1Class DControlled2000 ft MSLFL105
BELFASTClass DCTRGNDFL105
BELFAST CTRClass DCTRGNDFL105

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
CLUNTOE8.1 nm269°On request
DIVIS10.1 nm095°On request
TOOME10.5 nm320°On request
GLENGORMLEY11.6 nm073°On request
PORTADOWN13 nm203°On request
BALLYMENA14.5 nm004°On request
SAINTFIELD19 nm121°On request
COMBER19.8 nm102°On request
LARNE21.5 nm050°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
Black Mountain751 ft965 ft
Divis A463 ft1,152 ft
Divis B459 ft1,181 ft
Obstacle325 ft148 ft
Obstacle98 ft220 ft
Obstacle49 ft187 ft
Obstacle49 ft233 ft
Obstacle49 ft223 ft

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Langford Lodge Air Base located?

Langford Lodge Air Base is closed located in Belfast, United Kingdom.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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