Airfields & aerodromes by area
England airfields and aerodromes
England mixes dense terminal airspace around London, Manchester and the Midlands with relaxed coastal and rural flying. Expect plenty of diversion options, but also frequent controlled-airspace edges, ATZ clutter and weather that can change across the Pennines and Channel coasts.
VFR area references
Helpful England-wide visual references include:
- the English Channel coast, Solent and Isle of Wight
- the Thames, Severn, Humber, Wash and Mersey estuaries
- the Pennines, Lake District, Peak District, South Downs and Cotswolds
- major conurbations around London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Newcastle
Airfield and aerodrome list
81 matching airfields and aerodromes
5.5 NM ESE of Birmingham.
2 runways • Longest runway 3,052 m, Asphalt
Midlands • Elevation 339 ft
1 NM to the North of Cheltenham.
2 runways • Longest runway 230 m, Grass • 1 helicopter landing area
South West England • Elevation 200 ft
6 NM SW of Derby.
6 runways • Longest runway 594 m, Grass
Midlands • Elevation 175 ft
4 NM ESE of Leicester.
10 runways • Longest runway 935 m, Asphalt
Midlands • Elevation 469 ft
3.5 NM W of Cheltenham
4 runways • Longest runway 1,432 m, Asphalt
South West England • Elevation 101 ft
4 NM W of Burton-on-Trent.
4 runways • Longest runway 1,190 m, Asphalt
Midlands • Elevation 439 ft
3 NM SE of Nottingham.
4 runways • Longest runway 1,050 m, Concrete/Asphalt
Midlands • Elevation 138 ft
5 NM E by S of Bridgnorth
6 runways • Longest runway 1,170 m, Asphalt
Midlands • Elevation 283 ft
4.5 NM SW of Cirencester.
4 runways • Longest runway 1,972 m, Asphalt • 2 helicopter landing areas
South West England • Elevation 436 ft
6 NM W of Leominster.
2 runways • Longest runway 836 m, Macadam
Midlands • Elevation 317 ft
3.3 NM E from Stratford-on-Avon.
4 runways • Longest runway 917 m, Asphalt
Midlands • Elevation 159 ft
5 NM W of Manchester.
8 runways • Longest runway 641 m, Grass
North West England • Elevation 73 ft
7.5 NM SW of Manchester.
4 runways • Longest runway 3,050 m, Concrete/Asphalt
North West England • Elevation 257 ft
7 NM SW of Scunthorpe.
2 runways • Longest runway 881 m, Asphalt
Yorkshire and the Humber • Elevation 13 ft
5.5 NM W of Selby.
8 runways • Longest runway 828 m, Macadam • 2 helicopter landing areas
Yorkshire and the Humber • Elevation 26 ft
6 NM SE of Spalding.
2 runways • Longest runway 608 m, Grass
Midlands • Elevation 6 ft
4 NM SW of York.
2 runways • Longest runway 1,826 m, Asphalt
Yorkshire and the Humber • Elevation 29 ft
10 NM N of Shrewsbury.
4 runways • Longest runway 798 m, Asphalt
Midlands • Elevation 275 ft
0.6 NM W of Portland Port. 3 NM S of Weymouth.
2 runways • Longest runway 201 m, Macadam • 2 helicopter landing areas
South West England • Elevation 9 ft
7 NM SW of Bristol.
2 runways • Longest runway 2,011 m, Asphalt
South West England • Elevation 622 ft
6.5 NM SE of Liverpool.
2 runways • Longest runway 2,286 m, Asphalt
North West England • Elevation 81 ft
1.5 NM E of Luton. 30.5 NM N of London.
2 runways • Longest runway 2,162 m, Asphalt
East of England • Elevation 527 ft
2.7 NM S of Shaftesbury.
2 runways • Longest runway 799 m, Grass
South West England • Elevation 811 ft
5 NM W of Penzance.
8 runways • Longest runway 784 m, Asphalt • 1 helicopter landing area
South West England • Elevation 398 ft
1 NM E of Hugh Town.
4 runways • Longest runway 695 m, Asphalt
South West England • Elevation 121 ft
5.2 NM W of Portsmouth
2 runways • Longest runway 1,176 m, Asphalt
South East England • Elevation 33 ft
1 NM W of Yeovil.
2 runways • Longest runway 1,190 m, Grass
South West England • Elevation 202 ft
3.5 NM NNE of Bournemouth.
3 runways • Longest runway 2,272 m, Concrete/Asphalt
South West England • Elevation 38 ft
3.5 NM NNE of Southampton. 1 NM SE of Eastleigh.
2 runways • Longest runway 1,887 m, Asphalt
South East England • Elevation 44 ft
1 NM NE of Penzance Town.
2 runways • Longest runway 20 m, Concrete • 2 helicopter landing areas
South West England • Elevation 21 ft
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Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGBO 121250Z 28008KT 9999 FEW030 12/04 Q1024
Runway wind
Runway 05 · 070°/08 kt
Crosswind within limits for typical light singles on the longest runway.
Nearby NOTAM
Aerodrome lighting maintenance
PAPI unserviceable until 18:00 UTC. Plan an alternative approach or daylight arrival.
Wise Assistant
Briefing snapshot
EGBO looks workable for a local VFR departure on the latest picture: surface wind is light, visibility is good, and no runway closure is highlighted in this snapshot. The main briefing item is the lighting serviceability notice, so plan a daylight arrival or confirm PAPI availability before committing. Cross-check the current METAR, TAF, and full NOTAM list before departure.