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Plockton Airstrip

ICAO GB-1273🇬🇧 Plockton
Coordinates
57.3355°N, 5.6731°W
Elevation
226 ft (69 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.6° W

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:13
Sunrise
07:52
Sunset
18:27
Civil dusk
19:06

About 10h 35m 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 Plockton Airstrip

Plockton Airstrip is a small airport in Plockton, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 226 ft (69 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,958 ft / 597 m with a hard surface. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Broadford Airstrip (SKL), about 7 nm to the sw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
02 / 201,958 ft / 597 m75 ftAsphaltUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GPlockton Radio131.910 MHz

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NSGA SCOTLANDSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195
R610A HIGHLANDSSpecial useRestrictedGND5000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle—69 ft—
Obstacle—56 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Plockton Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Plockton Airstrip located?

Plockton Airstrip is small airport located in Plockton, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 226 ft (69 m).

How many runways does Plockton Airstrip have?

Plockton Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 1,958 ft / 597 m.

What time zone is Plockton Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Plockton Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Plockton Airstrip is approximately 1.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Plockton Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Plockton Airstrip is Broadford Airstrip (SKL), about 7 nm to the sw, followed by Glen Quoich Estate and Achnasheen Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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