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Heliport

RAF Spadeadam

ICAO GB-1291
Coordinates
55.0572°N, 2.5653°W
Type
Heliport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0°

Daylight today(Oct 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:03
Sunrise
07:40
Sunset
18:14
Civil dusk
18:50

About 10h 34m 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 RAF Spadeadam

RAF Spadeadam is a heliport in United Kingdom. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is RAF Spadeadam (EGOM), about 0.7 nm to the se.

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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BORDERS CTA 5Class DCTAFL165FL195
TRAG SPADEADAM UPPERSpecial useGliding sectorFL240FL660
D510B SPADEADAMSpecial useDangerGND5500 ft MSL
NSGA BORDERSSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195
NSGA SCOTLANDSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195
D510C SPADEADAMSpecial useDangerGND5500 ft MSL
EGD514 COMBAT AIRSPACESpecial useDangerFL085FL660
SPADEADAM-12Special useWarningGND2800 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
HEXHAM16.7 nm108°On request
STAGSHAW MASTS18.7 nm094°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
Obstacle—564 ft—
Obstacle—761 ft—
Obstacle—791 ft—
Obstacle—528 ft—
Obstacle—659 ft—
Obstacle—686 ft—
Obstacle—673 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from RAF Spadeadam.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is RAF Spadeadam located?

RAF Spadeadam is heliport located in United Kingdom.

What time zone is RAF Spadeadam in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at RAF Spadeadam?

The magnetic variation (declination) at RAF Spadeadam is approximately 0°, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near RAF Spadeadam?

The nearest airport to RAF Spadeadam is RAF Spadeadam (EGOM), about 0.7 nm to the se, followed by Carlisle Lake District Airport and Loadman Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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