Crosland Moor Airfield
Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)
About 16h 26m 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 Crosland Moor Airfield
Crosland Moor Airfield is a small privately owned airfield located 1.5 NM south-west of Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. The airfield was established by Sir David Brown who owned a local business and flew a de Havilland Dove, registration G-ARDH. It is now run by former professional motorcycle road racer James Whitham.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Radio frequencies (1)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | — | 128.375 MHz |
Airspace in this area(5)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANCHESTER TMA 1 | Class A | TMA | 3500 ft MSL | FL245 |
| YORKSHIRE CTA 13 | Class A | CTA | 3500 ft MSL | FL195 |
| YORKSHIRE CTA 9 | Class A | CTA | FL085 | FL195 |
| LEEDS BRADFORD CTA 3 | Class D | CTA | 3000 ft MSL | FL085 |
| CROSLAND | Special use | Activity area | GND | 2825 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holme Moss Transmitter | 748 ft | 1,726 ft | — |
| Moorside Edge | 518 ft | 1,109 ft | — |
| Moorside Edge | 518 ft | 1,119 ft | — |
| Bridgewater Place | 367 ft | 125 ft | — |
| Wainhouse Tower | 276 ft | 623 ft | — |
| Cottingley Heights | 236 ft | 200 ft | — |
| Cottingley Towers | 236 ft | 210 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 732 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Crosland Moor Airfield.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Crosland Moor Airfield located?
Crosland Moor Airfield is small airport located in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 825 ft (251 m).
What time zone is Crosland Moor Airfield in?
Crosland Moor Airfield is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Crosland Moor Airfield?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Crosland Moor Airfield is approximately 0.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Crosland Moor Airfield?
The nearest airport to Crosland Moor Airfield is Birds Edge Airstrip (GB-0484), about 6.1 nm to the ese, followed by Oxenhope Airfield and Leeds Bradford Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Crosland Moor Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.