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RAF Sculthorpe

ICAO GB-1249🇬🇧 Fakenham, Norfolk
Coordinates
52.8467°N, 0.7664°E
Elevation
213 ft (65 m)
Type
Closed
Region
GB-ENG

Daylight today(Oct 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:48
Sunrise
06:23
Sunset
17:04
Civil dusk
17:39

About 10h 41m 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 Sculthorpe

RAF Sculthorpe

Sculthorpe Training Area, previously Royal Air Force Sculthorpe / , is a military training site administered by the Defence Training Estate, part of the Ministry of Defence (MoD). It is approximately 3 miles west of Fakenham in the county of Norfolk in 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 (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 248,999 ft / 2,743 m—ConcreteUnlitOpen
13 / 316,001 ft / 1,829 m—ConcreteUnlitOpen
18 / 366,001 ft / 1,829 m—ConcreteUnlitOpen

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
LENWARD LAKES14.4 nm122°On request
ATTLEBRIDGE15.5 nm126°On request
A140 AYLSHAM ROUNDABOUT18.1 nm102°On request
NORFOLK SHOWGROUND19.3 nm128°On request
HETHEL22.6 nm139°On request
KESWICK ROUNDABOUT24.2 nm130°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
Obstacle410 ft197 ft—
Obstacle410 ft207 ft—
Obstacle410 ft203 ft—
Obstacle410 ft220 ft—
Obstacle410 ft200 ft—
Obstacle410 ft203 ft—
Obstacle—187 ft—
Obstacle—200 ft—

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is RAF Sculthorpe located?

RAF Sculthorpe is closed located in Fakenham, Norfolk, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 213 ft (65 m).

How many runways does RAF Sculthorpe have?

RAF Sculthorpe has 3 runways, the longest being 8,999 ft / 2,743 m.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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