Kingstown Municipal Airport/RAF Kingstown/RAF Carlisle
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 13h 57m 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 Kingstown Municipal Airport/RAF Kingstown/RAF Carlisle
Royal Air Force Carlisle or more simply RAF Carlisle is a former Royal Air Force station, now closed after being used for a variety of roles over a period of fifty eight years and formerly located 2 mi (3.2 km) north of Carlisle city centre in Cumbria, 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.
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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(4)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BORDERS CTA 3 | Class A | CTA | FL125 | FL195 |
| BORDERS CTA 8 | Class A | CTA | FL095 | FL125 |
| BORDERS CTA 4 | Class A | CTA | FL165 | FL195 |
| NSGA YORKSHIRE | Special use | Gliding sector | FL100 | FL195 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldbeck transmitting station | 1,106 ft | 932 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 190 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 410 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 351 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 459 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 371 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 295 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 476 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kingstown Municipal Airport/RAF Kingstown/RAF Carlisle located?
Kingstown Municipal Airport/RAF Kingstown/RAF Carlisle is closed located in Cumbria, United Kingdom.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Kingstown Municipal Airport/RAF Kingstown/RAF Carlisle data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.