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Glenforsa Airfield

ICAO GB-ULL🇬🇧 Glenforsa, Argyll and Bute
Coordinates
56.5172°N, 5.9140°W
Elevation
15 ft (5 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.6° W

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:14
Sunrise
07:52
Sunset
18:30
Civil dusk
19:07

About 10h 38m 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 Glenforsa Airfield

Glenforsa Airfield

Glenforsa Airfield är en privat flygplats i Skottland i Storbritannien. Den ligger på ön Isle of Mull i ögruppen Inre Hebriderna i kommunen Argyll and Bute, 700 km nordväst om huvudstaden London. Glenforsa Airfield ligger 2 meter över havet.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 252,559 ft / 780 m91 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GGlenforsa Radio128.800 MHz

Services & operations

Contact
Ground handler / FBO
Glenforsa Airfield Ltd
Services
PPRParkingLanding fees

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
ARGYLL CTA 2Class ETMZFL115FL195
NSGA SCOTLANDSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle—102 ft—
Obstacle—62 ft—
Wind Turbine—262 ft—
Obstacle—384 ft—
Obstacle—335 ft—
Obstacle—354 ft—
Obstacle—322 ft—
Obstacle—374 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Glenforsa Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Glenforsa Airfield located?

Glenforsa Airfield is small airport located in Glenforsa, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 15 ft (5 m).

How many runways does Glenforsa Airfield have?

Glenforsa Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 2,559 ft / 780 m.

What time zone is Glenforsa Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Glenforsa Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Glenforsa Airfield is approximately 1.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Glenforsa Airfield?

The nearest airport to Glenforsa Airfield is Kilfinichen Airstrip (GB-1006), about 9.1 nm to the ssw, followed by Glensanda Airstrip and Oban Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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