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Gay Tracy Airstrip

ICAO IE-0037🇮🇪 Brosna
Coordinates
52.9916°N, 7.8927°W
Elevation
230 ft (70 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
IE-OY
Time zone
Dublin(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.8° W

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:20
Sunrise
07:54
Sunset
18:43
Civil dusk
19:17

About 10h 48m 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 Gay Tracy Airstrip

Gay Tracy Airstrip is a small airport in Brosna, Ireland. It sits at an elevation of 230 ft (70 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,181 ft / 360 m. It observes Europe/Dublin local time. The nearest airport is Birr Aerodrome (EIBR), about 4.7 nm to the n.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 221,181 ft / 360 m—GUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SHANNON UIR/UTAClass CType 35FL245GND
SHANNON CTA 2Class CCTA3500 ft MSLFL245
IRELAND FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
MOA 5Special useDangerGNDFL450

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle—794 ft—
Obstacle—883 ft—
Obstacle—331 ft—
T06—289 ft—
T07—308 ft—
Obstacle—367 ft—
Obstacle—341 ft—
Obstacle—840 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Gay Tracy Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gay Tracy Airstrip located?

Gay Tracy Airstrip is small airport located in Brosna, Ireland, at an elevation of 230 ft (70 m).

How many runways does Gay Tracy Airstrip have?

Gay Tracy Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 1,181 ft / 360 m.

What time zone is Gay Tracy Airstrip in?

Gay Tracy Airstrip is in the Europe/Dublin time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Gay Tracy Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gay Tracy Airstrip is approximately 1.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gay Tracy Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Gay Tracy Airstrip is Birr Aerodrome (EIBR), about 4.7 nm to the n, followed by Borris-in-Ossory Airstrip and Pallas West Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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