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Hucknall Airfield

ICAO GB-1247🇬🇧 Nottingham
Coordinates
53.0144°N, 1.2183°W
Elevation
279 ft (85 m)
Type
Closed
Region
GB-ENG

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:35
Sunrise
05:12
Sunset
19:01
Civil dusk
19:38

About 13h 49m 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 Hucknall Airfield

Hucknall Airfield

Hucknall Aerodrome was a former general aviation and RAF aerodrome located 5 miles north north-west of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, and west of Hucknall town. The aerodrome had been operated by the Merlin Flying Club since 1971 and then by Rolls-Royce Group plc. Before its closure, it was owned and operated by ITP Aero.

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 292,838 ft / 865 m81 ftGrassUnlitOpen
04 / 222,395 ft / 730 m74 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GHucknall A/G130.800 MHz

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DAVENTRY CTA 12Class ACTAFL105FL195
DAVENTRY CTA 3Class ACTA5500 ft MSLFL195
EAST MIDLANDS CTA 7Class DCTA4000 ft MSLFL105
NSGA DERBYSHIRESpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195

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
TROWELL3.6 nm209°On request
THORSBY LAKE14.1 nm025°On request
BOTTESFORD16.1 nm101°On request
A1/A57 CLUMBER INTERCHANGE18.2 nm022°On request
CHURCH BROUGHTON19 nm246°On request
M! JUNCTION 22 MARKFIELD19.3 nm188°On request
MELTON MOWBRAY20.3 nm144°On request
M42 JUNCTION 11 MEASHAM22.9 nm212°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
Obstacle653 ft226 ft
Obstacle315 ft190 ft
Obstacle69 ft
Obstacle121 ft
Obstacle135 ft
Obstacle89 ft
Obstacle243 ft
Obstacle105 ft

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hucknall Airfield located?

Hucknall Airfield is closed located in Nottingham, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 279 ft (85 m).

How many runways does Hucknall Airfield have?

Hucknall Airfield has 2 runways, the longest being 2,838 ft / 865 m.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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