RAF West Freugh
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 13h 57m 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 West Freugh
MOD West Freugh is located in Wigtownshire, 5 miles (8 km) south east of Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, and is operated by defence contractor QinetiQ, on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
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 (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Radio frequencies (2)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| RAD/APP | West Freugh RAD/APP | 130.050 MHz |
| TWR | West Freugh TWR | 122.550 MHz |
Airspace in this area(4)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRANGFORD CTA 12 | Class D | CTA | FL055 | FL195 |
| D402A LUCE BAY (N) | Special use | Danger | GND | 3000 ft MSL |
| EGD403B LUCE BAY | Special use | Danger | GND | 35000 ft MSL |
| EGD403A LUCE BAY | Special use | Danger | GND | 3000 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 449 ft | 394 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 449 ft | 459 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 449 ft | 420 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 449 ft | 486 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 449 ft | 449 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 449 ft | 545 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 449 ft | 446 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 449 ft | 453 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is RAF West Freugh located?
RAF West Freugh is closed located in Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 55 ft (17 m).
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. RAF West Freugh data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.