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RAF Leconfield

ICAO GB-1243🇬🇧 Leconfield, East Riding of Yorkshire
Coordinates
53.8758°N, 0.4350°W
Elevation
36 ft (11 m)
Type
Closed
Region
GB-ENG

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:30
Sunrise
05:07
Sunset
19:00
Civil dusk
19:37

About 13h 53m 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 Leconfield

RAF Leconfield

Royal Air Force Leconfield or more simply RAF Leconfield is a former Royal Air Force station located in Leconfield, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.

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.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
D323K SOUTHERN MDASpecial useDangerFL150FL660

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
NORTH TWR HUMBER BRIDGE9.7 nm183°On request
ELSHAM WOLDS16 nm179°On request
IMMINGHAM DOCKS17.2 nm150°On request
GOOLE DOCKS19 nm236°On request
BRIGG19.4 nm185°On request
M18 STAINFORTH SERVICES26 nm229°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
Obstacle384 ft46 ft
Obstacle384 ft36 ft
Obstacle230 ft36 ft
Obstacle20 ft
Obstacle62 ft
Obstacle20 ft
Obstacle46 ft
Obstacle30 ft

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is RAF Leconfield located?

RAF Leconfield is closed located in Leconfield, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 36 ft (11 m).

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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