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RAF Thorne

ICAO GB-1231🇬🇧 Thorne
Coordinates
53.6222°N, 0.9281°W
Elevation
16 ft (5 m)
Type
Closed
Region
GB-ENG

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:32
Sunrise
05:10
Sunset
19:01
Civil dusk
19:38

About 13h 52m 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 Thorne

RAF Thorne is a closed in Thorne, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 16 ft (5 m).

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

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(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LINCOLNSHIRE CTA 4Class ACTAFL085FL195

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
M18 STAINFORTH SERVICES2.8 nm229°On request
GOOLE DOCKS4.8 nm022°On request
HAXEY8.5 nm159°On request
A1/M18 WADWORTH INTERCHANGE11.6 nm223°On request
BISHOP WOOD13.9 nm324°On request
GAINSBOROUGH14.9 nm158°On request
DANESHILL LAKES15.7 nm181°On request
BRIGG16.3 nm105°On request
ELSHAM WOLDS17.8 nm092°On request
NORTH TWR HUMBER BRIDGE17.9 nm072°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
Obstacle410 ft59 ft
Obstacle410 ft62 ft
Obstacle410 ft62 ft
Obstacle410 ft26 ft
Obstacle410 ft59 ft
Obstacle410 ft56 ft
Obstacle410 ft62 ft
Obstacle410 ft62 ft

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is RAF Thorne located?

RAF Thorne is closed located in Thorne, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 16 ft (5 m).

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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