Kirriemuir Farm Strip is an airfield near Kirriemuir, within Angus, in Scotland. The site sits at 239 ft above sea level, and open data lists one runway (09/27), the longest about 1,837 ft (560 m), surfaced with G. We have not yet checked its own website for a helicopter policy, so treat it as unconfirmed. The nearest major towns and cities are Dundee city (12 miles) and Perth (23 miles), measured in a straight line; the closest railway station is Invergowrie, 13 miles away; the nearest hospital with an A&E department is Ninewells Hospital, 13 miles away. It is one of 4 landing sites we list in Angus.
Compiled from open data (OurAirports), the council and postcode lookup, railway station and hospital data, and the site's own website where it says anything about helicopters. It is information only; confirm everything with the site.
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| Type | Airfield |
|---|---|
| Nation | Scotland |
| Nearest place | Kirriemuir, Angus |
| Position | 56°39′01.1″N 3°01′43.7″W 56.65032, -3.02880 |
| Elevation | 239 ft |
| Map and directions | Open in Google Maps · Directions |
| Helicopter information | Not yet researched Not yet researched |
Runway layout drawn from open data (not to scale).
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UK night is from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise. Times are UK local time, calculated for this position.
| Council area | Angus |
|---|---|
| Region | Scotland |
| Nearest postcode | DD8 5LZ |
Planning rules in Scotland differ from England. Ask the local planning authority before you rely on any temporary-use right. Read the landing rules.
Straight-line distance; road times are rough estimates (approx.). Check your own route.
Nearest hospital with an A&E: Ninewells Hospital · 13 mi
Hospital helipads nearby:
For information only. In an emergency, call 999.
| To | Distance | About |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 42 nm | 30 min |
| Glasgow | 62 nm | 40 min |
| Newcastle | 111 nm | 1 h 04 |
| Belfast | 158 nm | 1 h 26 |
| Leeds | 178 nm | 1 h 36 |
| Manchester | 192 nm | 1 h 43 |
| Dublin | 227 nm | 2 h 00 |
| Birmingham | 253 nm | 2 h 13 |
| Norwich | 284 nm | 2 h 28 |
Approximate: a typical twin helicopter at 130 knots, with 5% for routing and 10 minutes for start-up and arrival. Not a flight plan; weather and routing change it.
Distances are straight-line; road times are rough estimates.
We have not yet confirmed this. Many airfields welcome visiting helicopters, but policies differ and prior permission is common, so contact the airfield before you plan to land.
Yes. Always get permission from the landowner or the airfield operator before you land. Many airfields ask for prior permission (PPR) by phone or email, and some charge a landing fee. Members can see any prior-permission note, contact and fee we hold in the rules section of this page, and the landing-rules guide explains planning, noise and airspace.
Kirriemuir Farm Strip is an airfield at 56.6503, -3.0288, in the Angus council area, Scotland. The nearest major town or city is Dundee city (12 miles in a straight line). The closest railway station is Invergowrie (13 miles).
The nearest hospital with an emergency department that we have on file is Ninewells Hospital, about 13 miles away in a straight line. In an emergency, call 999.
Many private sites only accept landings in daylight, and UK night is counted from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise. The daylight table on this page is calculated for this exact position. Check the opening hours and any seasonal restrictions with the airfield.
