RAF Chailey
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 13h 42m 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 Chailey
Royal Air Force Chailey or more simply RAF Chailey is a former Royal Air Force advanced landing ground close to the village of Chailey near Burgess Hill in East Sussex during the Second World War. It was an example of an Advanced Landing Ground (ALG), a type of simple, temporary airfield designed to support the invasion of continental Europe.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, 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(3)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONDON TMA 1 | Class A | TMA | 2500 ft MSL | FL195 |
| LONDON TMA 8 | Class A | TMA | 5500 ft MSL | FL195 |
| LONDON TMA 20 | Class A | TMA | 4500 ft MSL | FL195 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
VFR reporting points nearby
| Point | Distance | Bearing | Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAYWARDS HEATH | 3.5 nm | 334° | On request |
| LEWES INTERSECTION A27/A26 | 6.2 nm | 151° | On request |
| HANDCROSS | 8.1 nm | 317° | On request |
| BRIGHTON MARINA | 8.8 nm | 191° | On request |
| SOUTHERN HANGAR | 12.3 nm | 339° | On request |
| NORTH TERMINAL | 13.2 nm | 340° | On request |
| WASHINGTON INTERSECTION | 13.6 nm | 258° | On request |
| BILLINGSHURST | 15.3 nm | 284° | On request |
| GODSTONE RAILWAY STATION | 15.8 nm | 001° | On request |
| TUNBRIDGE WELLS | 16.2 nm | 048° | On request |
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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways i360 | 531 ft | 30 ft | — |
| Sussex Heights | 335 ft | 98 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 328 ft | 36 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 49 ft | 262 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 39 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 0 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 203 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 276 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is RAF Chailey located?
RAF Chailey is closed located in Lewes, East Sussex, United Kingdom.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. RAF Chailey data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.