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GB-0439

Headon Microlight Airfield · Retford, Nottinghamshire

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
136 ft / 41 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Headon Microlight Airfield (GB-0439), located in Retford, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 0 active runways with a maximum elevation of 136 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 6,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Headon Microlight Airfield
ICAO / IATA
GB-0439 / —
Municipality
Retford, Nottinghamshire
Country
Region
GB-ENG — England
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
136 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

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Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

EGXW
RAF Waddington
26 km / 14 nm
EGYD
RAF Cranwell
38 km / 20 nm
EGYE
RAF Barkston Heath
41 km / 22 nm
EGBN
Nottingham City Airport
43 km / 23 nm
EGNJ
Humberside Airport
48 km / 26 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026