Airfields & aerodromes by area
North East England airfields and aerodromes
North East England is a good area for confident VFR visual navigation, with the Tyne, Wear, Tees, Northumberland coast and Cheviots giving strong anchors. It can feel open and enjoyable, but coastal weather, upland cloud and Newcastle and Teesside controlled airspace still need a proper plan.
VFR area references
North East references to cross-check include:
- the Tyne, Wear and Tees estuaries
- the Northumberland coast, Lindisfarne and Farne Islands
- the Cheviot Hills, Pennine edge and Hadrian's Wall corridor
- Kielder Water, Newcastle, Durham and the Teesside conurbation
Airfield and aerodrome list
2 matching airfields and aerodromes
5 NM NW of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
2 runways • Longest runway 2,330 m, Asphalt
North East England • Elevation 266 ft
4.7 NM SE of Darlington
2 runways • Longest runway 2,291 m, Asphalt
North East England • Elevation 120 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.