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RAF Brackla

ICAO GB-1355🇬🇧 Brackla, Highland
Coordinates
57.5406°N, 3.9131°W
Elevation
94 ft (29 m)
Type
Closed
Region
GB-SCT

Daylight today(Oct 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:11
Sunrise
06:50
Sunset
17:14
Civil dusk
17:54

About 10h 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 RAF Brackla

RAF Brackla is a closed in Brackla, Highland, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 94 ft (29 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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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(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MORAY CTA 8Class ETMZFL095FL195
NSGA SCOTLANDSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195
R610A HIGHLANDSSpecial useRestrictedGND5000 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
CAWDOR CASTLE1.1 nm205°On request
CULLODEN VIADUCT6.1 nm232°On request
ROSEMARKIE MAST7.6 nm318°On request
MUNLOCHY BAY POINT9.6 nm271°On request
LOCHINDORB10.4 nm142°On request
INVERGORDON PORT12.1 nm316°On request
TOMATIN A9 BRIDGE12.5 nm190°On request
KINLOSS13.1 nm060°On request
DORES16.5 nm235°On request
DINGWALL STADIUM17.1 nm282°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
Rosemarkie transmitter361 ft659 ft—
Obstacle—1,621 ft—
Obstacle—1,591 ft—
Obstacle—1,617 ft—
Obstacle—1,512 ft—
Obstacle—1,647 ft—
Obstacle—1,693 ft—
Obstacle—1,686 ft—

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is RAF Brackla located?

RAF Brackla is closed located in Brackla, Highland, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 94 ft (29 m).

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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