Airfields & aerodromes by area
London airfields and aerodromes
London-area VFR is about precision rather than distance. The view can be spectacular along the Thames and reservoirs, but controlled-airspace steps, helicopter routes, major airport CTRs and intense traffic make this a high-workload area where planning detail matters.
VFR area references
London-area references to cross-check include:
- the River Thames, Docklands and central London skyline
- the Lee Valley reservoirs and north London corridor
- the M25, Dartford Crossing and Thames Gateway
- Heathrow, Gatwick, London City, Luton and Stansted controlled-airspace edges
Airfield and aerodrome list
9 matching airfields and aerodromes
12 NM SSE of London
2 runways • Longest runway 1,806 m, Macadam • 1 helicopter landing area
London • Elevation 584 ft
1.5 NM SE of Redhill.
10 runways • Longest runway 897 m, Grass
London • Elevation 222 ft
6 NM E of City of London.
2 runways • Longest runway 1,508 m, Asphalt
London • Elevation 20 ft
1.5 NM E of Gerrards Cross.
4 runways • Longest runway 775 m, Asphalt
London • Elevation 249 ft
12 NM W of London.
5 runways • Longest runway 3,901 m, Asphalt • 1 helicopter landing area
London • Elevation 83 ft
3 NM South West of Westminster Bridge.
2 runways • Longest runway 38 m, Concrete • 2 helicopter landing areas
London • Elevation 18 ft
4.5 NM N of Romford.
4 runways • Longest runway 1,077 m, Asphalt/Grass
London • Elevation 185 ft
2 NM N of Woking.
2 runways • Longest runway 810 m, Asphalt
London • Elevation 80 ft
2.6 NM E of Watford.
2 runways • Longest runway 651 m, Asphalt
London • Elevation 332 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.