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de Havilland factory airfield

ICAO GB-1352🇬🇧 Hatfield
Coordinates
51.7652°N, 0.2372°W
Elevation
254 ft (77 m)
Type
Closed
Region
GB-ENG

Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:37
Sunrise
05:12
Sunset
18:53
Civil dusk
19:28

About 13h 41m 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 de Havilland factory airfield

de Havilland factory airfield is a closed in Hatfield, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 254 ft (77 m).

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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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(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 1Class ATMA2500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 3Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 8Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON LUTON CTRClass DCTRGND3500 ft MSL
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRESpecial useWarningGNDFL660

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
A1JUNCTION 41 nm027°On request
KIMPTON HALL5.4 nm336°On request
GOLF COURSE6 nm172°On request
HYDE6.7 nm315°On request
M1 JUNCTION 86.7 nm265°On request
M1 JUNCTION 97.5 nm296°On request
WARE8.3 nm070°On request
GRIMM´S TOWER9.6 nm208°On request
CANAL BEND9.9 nm226°On request
OFFLEY10.8 nm339°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
Hemel Hempstead Transmitter325 ft479 ft
Mendip House230 ft89 ft
Grampian House230 ft105 ft
Pennine House230 ft72 ft
Lofty164 ft262 ft
Obstacle299 ft
Obstacle138 ft
Obstacle285 ft

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is de Havilland factory airfield located?

de Havilland factory airfield is closed located in Hatfield, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 254 ft (77 m).

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. de Havilland factory airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.