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Panshanger Aerodrome

ICAO GB-1234🇬🇧 Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Coordinates
51.8025°N, 0.1581°W
Elevation
249 ft (76 m)
Type
Closed
Region
GB-ENG

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:35
Sunrise
05:10
Sunset
18:55
Civil dusk
19:30

About 13h 45m 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 Panshanger Aerodrome

Panshanger Aerodrome

Panshanger Aerodrome was a general aviation aerodrome located on the most eastern tip of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Hertford.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

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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 / 292,870 ft / 875 m85 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GPanshanger A/G120.250 MHz

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 1Class ATMA2500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 3Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 8Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON LUTON CTRClass DCTRGND3500 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
A1JUNCTION 42.8 nm242°On request
WARE4.9 nm084°On request
KIMPTON HALL5.8 nm297°On request
PUCKERIDGE A10/A1207.8 nm051°On request
HYDE8.1 nm288°On request
GOLF COURSE8.4 nm195°On request
M1 JUNCTION 99.7 nm276°On request
M1 JUNCTION 810 nm254°On request
OFFLEY10.4 nm319°On request
EPPING11.7 nm121°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
Hemel Hempstead Transmitter325 ft479 ft
Obstacle279 ft
Obstacle203 ft
Obstacle358 ft
Obstacle220 ft
Obstacle394 ft
Obstacle299 ft
Obstacle285 ft

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Panshanger Aerodrome located?

Panshanger Aerodrome is closed located in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 249 ft (76 m).

How many runways does Panshanger Aerodrome have?

Panshanger Aerodrome has 1 runway, the longest being 2,870 ft / 875 m.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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