North Coates Airfield
Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)
About 16h 25m 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 North Coates Airfield
Royal Air Force North Coates or more simply RAF North Coates is a former Royal Air Force station in Lincolnshire, England, 6 miles (10 km) south-east of Cleethorpes, and close to the mouth of the Humber estuary. It was an active air station during the First World War, and then again from the mid-1920s. Between 1942 and 1945, during the Second World War, it was the home of a Coastal Command Strike Wing, and from 1958 was a base for Bloodhound surface-to-air missiles, until it closed in 1990.
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 (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 / 23 | 2,493 ft / 760 m | 59 ft | G | Unlit | Open |
Radio frequencies (1)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | — | 120.150 MHz |
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont transmitting station | 1,155 ft | 387 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 377 ft | 36 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 377 ft | 36 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 377 ft | 26 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 377 ft | 49 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 377 ft | 36 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 377 ft | 39 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 377 ft | 39 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from North Coates Airfield.
Frequently asked questions
Where is North Coates Airfield located?
North Coates Airfield is small airport located in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 7 ft (2 m).
How many runways does North Coates Airfield have?
North Coates Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 2,493 ft / 760 m.
What time zone is North Coates Airfield in?
North Coates Airfield is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).
What is the magnetic variation at North Coates Airfield?
The magnetic variation (declination) at North Coates Airfield is approximately 1.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near North Coates Airfield?
The nearest airport to North Coates Airfield is North Fen Farm Airstrip (GB-1029), about 4.6 nm to the sse, followed by Eastfield Farm Airstrip and Acthorpe Top Farm Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. North Coates Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.