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Small airport

Badminton Airfield

ICAO GB-1281🇬🇧 Badminton, Gloucestershire
Coordinates
51.5484°N, 2.3032°W
Elevation
495 ft (151 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.4° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:44
Sunrise
06:19
Sunset
20:03
Civil dusk
20:38

About 13h 44m 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 Badminton Airfield

Badminton Airfield is a small airport in Badminton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 495 ft (151 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 4,265 ft / 1,300 m. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Chase Farm Airstrip (GB-0399), about 3.4 nm to the wnw.

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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Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 254,265 ft / 1,300 m27 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GBadminton Radio123.175 MHz

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
COTSWOLD CTA 3Class ACTAFL075FL195
COTSWOLD CTA 13Class ACTAFL105FL195

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
M4 JUNCTION 183.3 nm212°On request
CHIPPENHAM8.6 nm128°On request
BATH RACECOURSE8.7 nm206°On request
THORN8.9 nm295°On request
M48 OLD SEVERN BRIDGE13.3 nm287°On request
CLIFTON BRIDGE13.4 nm245°On request
M5 AVON BRIDGE15 nm256°On request
BARROW TANKS15.9 nm238°On request
RADSTOCK16.3 nm200°On request
CHEW VALLEY17.3 nm219°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
St Paul's328 ft180 ft
Wotton-under-Edge BT Tower249 ft761 ft
Purdown BT Tower230 ft318 ft
Obstacle384 ft
Obstacle594 ft
Obstacle259 ft
Obstacle236 ft
Obstacle577 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Badminton Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Badminton Airfield located?

Badminton Airfield is small airport located in Badminton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 495 ft (151 m).

How many runways does Badminton Airfield have?

Badminton Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 4,265 ft / 1,300 m.

What time zone is Badminton Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Badminton Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Badminton 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 Badminton Airfield?

The nearest airport to Badminton Airfield is Chase Farm Airstrip (GB-0399), about 3.4 nm to the wnw, followed by Garston Farm Airstrip and Bowldown Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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