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Leavesden Aerodrome

ICAO GB-1248🇬🇧 Watford, Hertfordshire
Coordinates
51.6892°N, 0.4206°W
Elevation
335 ft (102 m)
Type
Closed
Region
GB-ENG

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:51
Sunrise
06:24
Sunset
17:12
Civil dusk
17:46

About 10h 48m 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 Leavesden Aerodrome

Leavesden Aerodrome is a closed in Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 335 ft (102 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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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(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 1Class ATMA2500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 3Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 8Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195

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
CANAL BEND2.3 nm186°On request
M1 JUNCTION 84 nm002°On request
GRIMM´S TOWER4.6 nm149°On request
MAPLE CROSS4.7 nm221°On request
ST GILES6.4 nm239°On request
GOLF COURSE7.8 nm100°On request
M1 JUNCTION 97.9 nm001°On request
A1JUNCTION 49.1 nm053°On request
HYDE9.5 nm012°On request
BRENT RESERVOIR9.6 nm140°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
Chesham Transmitter571 ft423 ft—
Obstacle440 ft187 ft—
Hemel Hempstead Transmitter325 ft479 ft—
Trellick Tower322 ft95 ft—
Lofty164 ft262 ft—
Obstacle—138 ft—
Obstacle—102 ft—
Obstacle—279 ft—

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Leavesden Aerodrome located?

Leavesden Aerodrome is closed located in Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 335 ft (102 m).

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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