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Small airport

Chitila Airfield

ICAO RO-0178🇷🇴 Chitila
Coordinates
44.5050°N, 25.9596°E
Type
Small airport
Region
RO-IF
Time zone
Bucharest(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
6.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:06
Sunrise
06:36
Sunset
20:01
Civil dusk
20:31

About 13h 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 Chitila Airfield

Chitila Airfield is a small airport in Chitila, Romania. It observes Europe/Bucharest local time. The nearest airport is Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU), about 6.1 nm to the e.

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(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA BUCURESTI 2Class ATMA2000 ft MSLFL175
CTR BANEASAClass CCTRGND2000 ft MSL
CTR OTOPENIClass CCTRGND2000 ft MSL
MUNTENIA AND OLTENIASpecial useType 331000 ft GNDFL105
LRBBSpecial useFIRGNDFL660

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
ROTBI0.7 nm253°Compulsory
KAJNA3.1 nm181°Compulsory
RIRUX5 nm070°Compulsory
PATWA5.1 nm109°Compulsory
SORUR5.2 nm330°Compulsory
OGUPI7.9 nm038°Compulsory
GRĂDINARI8.3 nm221°Compulsory
TRESTIENI8.6 nm267°Compulsory
OGREZENI9.1 nm232°Compulsory
MORAX12 nm090°Compulsory

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
Obstacle787 ft236 ft
Obstacle591 ft282 ft
Obstacle525 ft272 ft
Obstacle492 ft249 ft
Obstacle492 ft276 ft
Obstacle492 ft217 ft
Obstacle459 ft266 ft
Sky Tower449 ft266 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Chitila Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Chitila Airfield located?

Chitila Airfield is small airport located in Chitila, Romania.

What time zone is Chitila Airfield in?

Chitila Airfield is in the Europe/Bucharest time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Chitila Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Chitila Airfield is approximately 6.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Chitila Airfield?

The nearest airport to Chitila Airfield is Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU), about 6.1 nm to the e, followed by Ciocănești - Popasul Zburatorilor Airfield and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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