RAF Swinderby
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 13h 50m 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 Swinderby
Royal Air Force Swinderby or more simply RAF Swinderby is a former Royal Air Force station airfield opened in 1940, one of the last of the stations completed under the RAF's expansion plans started in the 1930s. It was built near the village of Swinderby, Lincolnshire just off the south east side of the A46 between Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire and Lincoln, Lincolnshire, 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(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVENTRY CTA 12 | Class A | CTA | FL105 | FL195 |
| D324B WADDINGTON MEDIUM | Special use | Danger | FL105 | FL195 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
VFR reporting points nearby
| Point | Distance | Bearing | Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOTTESFORD | 11.5 nm | 198° | On request |
| THORSBY LAKE | 14.2 nm | 290° | On request |
| GAINSBOROUGH | 15.1 nm | 348° | On request |
| A1/A57 CLUMBER INTERCHANGE | 15.4 nm | 306° | On request |
| DANESHILL LAKES | 15.7 nm | 325° | 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | — | 46 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 43 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 33 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 98 ft | — |
| Hockerton Community Turbine | — | 246 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 164 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 180 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 246 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is RAF Swinderby located?
RAF Swinderby is closed located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 69 ft (21 m).
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. RAF Swinderby data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.