Sunderland Airport
Daylight today(Oct 15, 2026, local time)
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 Sunderland Airport
Royal Air Force Sunderland or RAF Sunderland is a former Royal Air Force station in Sunderland. In 1958 the station was closed and the airfield became Sunderland Airport. Following the closure of the airport in 1984, the site has since been redeveloped as a manufacturing facility for Nissan cars – Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK, and as the location of an aviation museum, the North East Land, Sea and Air Museums (NELSAM).
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
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 (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(4)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YORKSHIRE CTA 10 | Class A | CTA | FL125 | FL195 |
| NEWCASTLE CTA 3 | Class D | CTA | 3000 ft MSL | FL105 |
| NSGA YORKSHIRE | Special use | Gliding sector | FL100 | FL195 |
| EGD514 COMBAT AIRSPACE | Special use | Danger | FL085 | FL660 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
VFR reporting points nearby
| Point | Distance | Bearing | Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUNDERLAND HARBOUR | 4 nm | 084° | On request |
| TYNE BRIDGES | 5.7 nm | 306° | On request |
| BLAYDON | 8.3 nm | 294° | On request |
| DURHAM | 9 nm | 203° | On request |
| BLYTH WINDFARM | 12.7 nm | 357° | On request |
| HARDWICK HALL | 15.3 nm | 179° | On request |
| OUSTON | 15.4 nm | 296° | On request |
| HARTLEPOOL MARINA | 16.3 nm | 145° | On request |
| MORPETH RAILWAY STATION | 16.7 nm | 334° | On request |
| DERWENT RESERVOIR | 17.7 nm | 261° | 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnhope Transmitter | 781 ft | 840 ft | — |
| Vale House | 262 ft | 98 ft | — |
| Shieldfield House | 253 ft | 171 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 928 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 443 ft | — |
| High Hedley Hope II | — | 899 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 449 ft | — |
| High Hedley Hope II | — | 902 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sunderland Airport located?
Sunderland Airport is closed located in Sunderland, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 121 ft (37 m).
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Sunderland Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.