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Small airport

Bicester Airfield

ICAO GB-1269🇬🇧 Bicester
Coordinates
51.9167°N, 1.1319°W
Elevation
266 ft (81 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.8° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:42
Sunrise
06:17
Sunset
19:54
Civil dusk
20:30

About 13h 37m 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 Bicester Airfield

Bicester Airfield

Bicester Aerodrome, formerly RAF Bicester, is a private airfield on the outskirts of Bicester, Oxfordshire, 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(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DAVENTRY CTA 6Class ACTAFL065FL195
DAVENTRY CTA 14Class ACTAFL085FL195
LONDON TMA 19Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195
BICESTERSpecial useActivity areaGND2267 ft MSL

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
FARMOOR RESERVOIR12.9 nm220°On request
CHARLBURY13.2 nm258°On request
TERRI15.7 nm125°On request
LAKES17.8 nm111°On request
BAMPTON19.2 nm233°On request
WOBURN TOWN19.5 nm077°On request
BURFORD19.8 nm251°On request
OLNEY TOWN21.3 nm048°On request
FARINGDON23.1 nm227°On request
M40 JUNCTION 226.9 nm136°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
Oxford transmitter545 ft436 ft
Lower Waldridge Wind Turbine (proposed)335 ft262 ft
Obstacle338 ft
Obstacle276 ft
Obstacle387 ft
Obstacle387 ft
Obstacle433 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bicester Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bicester Airfield located?

Bicester Airfield is small airport located in Bicester, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 266 ft (81 m).

What time zone is Bicester Airfield in?

Bicester Airfield is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Bicester Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bicester Airfield is approximately 0.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bicester Airfield?

The nearest airport to Bicester Airfield is Pear Tree Farm Airstrip (GB-0213), about 2.2 nm to the ese, followed by RAF Weston-on-the-Green and Finmere Aerodrome.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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