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Medium airport

Gloucestershire Airport

IATA GLOICAO EGBJ🇬🇧 Staverton, Gloucestershire
Coordinates
51.8942°N, 2.1672°W
Elevation
101 ft (31 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:25
Sunrise
05:10
Sunset
21:21
Civil dusk
22:06

About 16h 11m 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 Gloucestershire Airport

Gloucestershire Airport

Gloucestershire Airport, formerly Staverton Airport, is a small airport located in Churchdown, England. It lies 4 miles west of Cheltenham, near the city of Gloucester and close to the M5 motorway.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 27▸ displaced4,695 ft / 1,431 m98 ftAspLightedOpen
04 / 22▸ displaced3,225 ft / 983 m75 ftAspLightedOpen
18 / 362,625 ft / 800 m59 ftAspUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (5)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPGLOSTER APP128.550 MHz
ATISATIS127.475 MHz
EMRFIRE121.600 MHz
RDRRADAR120.975 MHz
TWRGLOSTER TWR122.900 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
COTSWOLD CTA 5Class ACTAFL155FL195
GLOUCESTERClass GATZGND2101 ft MSL
EGD218B FAIRFORDSpecial useDangerFL050FL240
NSGA WALESSpecial 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
Obstacle351 ft
Obstacle367 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Gloucestershire Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Gloucestershire Airport?

The ICAO code for Gloucestershire Airport is EGBJ, and its IATA code is GLO.

Where is Gloucestershire Airport located?

Gloucestershire Airport is medium airport located in Staverton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 101 ft (31 m).

How many runways does Gloucestershire Airport have?

Gloucestershire Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 4,695 ft / 1,431 m.

Which airlines fly to Gloucestershire Airport?

Airlines historically serving Gloucestershire Airport include Star1 Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Gloucestershire Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Gloucestershire Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Gloucestershire Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Gloucestershire Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gloucestershire Airport is approximately 0.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gloucestershire Airport?

The nearest airport to Gloucestershire Airport is Willington Court Airstrip (GB-0920), about 3 nm to the wnw, followed by Over Farm Microlight and Pillows Barn Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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