RAF Upper Heyford
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 13h 45m 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 Upper Heyford
Royal Air Force Upper Heyford or more simply RAF Upper Heyford is a former Royal Air Force station located 5 miles (8 km) north-west of Bicester near the village of Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire, England. In the Second World War the airfield was used by RAF Bomber Command. During the Cold War, Upper Heyford was one of the former RAF bases chosen to house the United States Air Force Strategic Air Command (SAC) nuclear-capable bombers on 90-day TDY deployments until 1959, SAC Operation Reflex deployments from 1959 until 1965, from 1966 United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) tactical reconnaissance aircraft, and from 1970 General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark strike aircraft.
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)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVENTRY CTA 14 | Class A | CTA | FL085 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLBURY | 9.5 nm | 245° | On request |
| FARMOOR RESERVOIR | 11.8 nm | 200° | On request |
| BURFORD | 16.4 nm | 241° | On request |
| BAMPTON | 16.9 nm | 221° | On request |
| TERRI | 20 nm | 121° | On request |
| FARINGDON | 21.1 nm | 217° | On request |
| LECHLADE | 22 nm | 228° | On request |
| M40/M42 INTERCHANGE | 23.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford transmitter | 545 ft | 436 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 387 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 387 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 433 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 459 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is RAF Upper Heyford located?
RAF Upper Heyford is closed located in Upper Heyford, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 436 ft (133 m).
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. RAF Upper Heyford data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.