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Crimond Airfield

ICAO GB-1356🇬🇧 Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire
Coordinates
57.6117°N, 1.8844°W
Elevation
39 ft (12 m)
Type
Closed
Region
GB-SCT

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:00
Sunrise
06:40
Sunset
17:09
Civil dusk
17:48

About 10h 29m 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 Crimond Airfield

Crimond Airfield is a closed in Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 39 ft (12 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(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MORAY CTA 1Class ETMZ4500 ft MSLFL195
MORAY CTA 3Class ETMZFL105FL195

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
PETERHEAD7.2 nm151°On request
TURRIFF19 nm257°On request
MELDRUM TV MAST21.5 nm231°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—410 ft—
Obstacle—449 ft—
Obstacle—446 ft—
Obstacle—423 ft—
Obstacle—423 ft—
Obstacle—515 ft—
Obstacle—541 ft—
Obstacle—381 ft—

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Crimond Airfield located?

Crimond Airfield is closed located in Rattray Head, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 39 ft (12 m).

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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