Airfields & aerodromes by area
Midlands airfields and aerodromes
The Midlands is practical but busy VFR cross-country territory, linking many aerodromes around Birmingham, East Midlands, Coventry and the Severn and Trent corridors. Terrain is moderate, yet controlled-airspace shelves, city edges and industrial haze can make it more demanding than the map first suggests.
VFR area references
Midlands references to brief include:
- the Severn, Trent, Avon and Tame river systems
- Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham and Derby edges
- the Cotswolds, Malvern Hills, Cannock Chase and Peak District fringe
- Rutland Water, Draycote Water and the Wash-bound lowlands to the east
Airfield and aerodrome list
13 matching airfields and aerodromes
5.5 NM ESE of Birmingham.
2 runways • Longest runway 3,052 m, Asphalt
Midlands • Elevation 339 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
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
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
6 NM SE of Spalding.
2 runways • Longest runway 608 m, Grass
Midlands • Elevation 6 ft
10 NM N of Shrewsbury.
4 runways • Longest runway 798 m, Asphalt
Midlands • Elevation 275 ft
7 NM SE of Derby.
2 runways • Longest runway 2,894 m, Asphalt
Midlands • Elevation 306 ft
7 NM SW of Bedford.
2 runways • Longest runway 1,799 m, Asphalt
Midlands • Elevation 360 ft
6 NM ESE Bedford
4 runways • Longest runway 1,000 m, Grass
Midlands • Elevation 127 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.