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Castle Bromwich Aerodrome/RAF Castle Bromwich

ICAO ZA-0102🇬🇧 Warwickshire
Coordinates
52.5172°N, 1.7867°W
Type
Closed
Region
GB-ENG

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:37
Sunrise
05:14
Sunset
19:05
Civil dusk
19:41

About 13h 51m 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 Castle Bromwich Aerodrome/RAF Castle Bromwich

Castle Bromwich Aerodrome was an early airfield, situated to the north of Castle Bromwich in the West Midlands of England. The site now falls within the City of Birmingham.

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(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DAVENTRY CTA 9Class ACTA4500 ft MSLFL195
DAVENTRY CTA 19Class ACTAFL145FL195
DAVENTRY CTA 20Class ACTAFL085FL195
DAVENTRY CTA 3Class ACTA5500 ft MSLFL195
BIRMINGHAM CTRClass DCTRGND4500 ft MSL
BIRMINGHAM CTA 5Class DCTA2500 ft MSLFL145
BIRMINGHAM CTA 8Class DCTA2000 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
BIRMINGHAM CTA 1Class DCTA1500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
M42 JUNCTION 107.4 nm045°On request
FRANKLEY RESERVOIRS9.7 nm233°On request
LICHFIELD RAILWAY JUNCTION10.1 nm358°On request
M6 JUNCTION 311.2 nm107°On request
M6 HILTON PARK12.4 nm308°On request
NUNEATON12.7 nm077°On request
M42 JUNCTION 11 MEASHAM13.5 nm040°On request
STUDLEY15.5 nm195°On request
M40/M42 INTERCHANGE16.7 nm158°On request
ABEAM17.1 nm268°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

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Lichfield Transmitting Station1,001 ft469 ft
Sutton Coldfield Transmitter889 ft538 ft
Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clocktower328 ft446 ft
Alpha Tower328 ft413 ft
Clydesdale Tower295 ft417 ft
Cleveland Tower295 ft463 ft
Subway295 ft456 ft
The Orion Building295 ft456 ft

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Castle Bromwich Aerodrome/RAF Castle Bromwich located?

Castle Bromwich Aerodrome/RAF Castle Bromwich is closed located in Warwickshire, United Kingdom.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Castle Bromwich Aerodrome/RAF Castle Bromwich data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.