RAF Greenham Common
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 13h 43m 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 Greenham Common
Royal Air Force Greenham Common or more simply RAF Greenham Common is a former Royal Air Force station in the civil parishes of Greenham and Thatcham in the English county of Berkshire. The airfield was southeast of Newbury, about 55 miles (89 km) west of London.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORTSMOUTH CTA 12 | Class A | CTA | FL065 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BULLINGTON CROSS | 12.4 nm | 190° | Compulsory |
| HOOK RAILWAY STATION | 13.4 nm | 116° | On request |
| ALTON | 18 nm | 139° | On request |
| FLEET POND | 18 nm | 107° | On request |
| NEW ALRESFORD | 18.1 nm | 164° | Compulsory |
| M3 JUNCTION 4 | 20 nm | 101° | On request |
| FARINGDON | 20.1 nm | 326° | On request |
| FARNHAM CASTLE | 20.4 nm | 118° | On request |
| FRENSHAM GREAT POND | 22.8 nm | 126° | On request |
| LECHLADE | 24.3 nm | 321° | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannington Transmitter | 499 ft | 751 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 863 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 594 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is RAF Greenham Common located?
RAF Greenham Common is closed located in Thatcham, Berkshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 400 ft (122 m).
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. RAF Greenham Common data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.