RAF Carnaby
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 13h 53m 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 RAF Carnaby
Royal Air Force Carnaby or more simply RAF Carnaby is a former Royal Air Force emergency landing strip that offered crippled bombers a safe place to land near the English coast during the Second World War. It was situated 2 miles (3.2 km) south-west of Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
Summary from Wikipedia 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.
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(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D323K SOUTHERN MDA | Special use | Danger | FL150 | FL660 |
| D323J SOUTHERN MDA | Special use | Danger | FL150 | FL660 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 984 ft | 272 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 246 ft | — |
| Git up dem Stairs | — | 26 ft | — |
| Friday the 13th | — | 33 ft | — |
| The Menace | — | 36 ft | — |
| Minnie the Moocher | — | 33 ft | — |
| Xpress Delivery | — | 39 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 49 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is RAF Carnaby located?
RAF Carnaby is closed located in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 33 ft (10 m).
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. RAF Carnaby data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.