Airfields & aerodromes by area
South East England airfields and aerodromes
South East England is busy, precise VFR flying: excellent landmarks and many aerodromes, but little room for vague navigation near the London TMA, Solent traffic flows and the Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted and Luton edges. It suits pilots who enjoy disciplined chart work and radio planning.
VFR area references
South East references pilots often cross-check include:
- the Thames Estuary, Medway and North Kent marshes
- the South Downs, Seven Sisters and White Cliffs of Dover
- the Solent, Isle of Wight and Southampton Water
- the M25 arc, Gatwick/Heathrow edges and major south-coast towns
Airfield and aerodrome list
16 matching airfields and aerodromes
5.2 NM W of Portsmouth
2 runways • Longest runway 1,176 m, Asphalt
South East England • Elevation 33 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
4.5 NM W of Andover.
4 runways • Longest runway 969 m, Asphalt • 2 helicopter landing areas
South East England • Elevation 319 ft
1.5 NM NNE of Chichester
6 runways • Longest runway 1,262 m, Grass • 1 helicopter landing area
South East England • Elevation 111 ft
1 NM W of Shoreham-by-Sea.
8 runways • Longest runway 1,031 m, Asphalt • 2 helicopter landing areas
South East England • Elevation 7 ft
8 NM S of Maidstone, Kent.
2 runways • Longest runway 1,250 m, Grass
South East England • Elevation 70 ft
2.7 NM N of Crawley. 24.7 NM S of London.
4 runways • Longest runway 3,317 m, Asphalt
South East England • Elevation 203 ft
1 NM NNW of Aldershot.
2 runways • Longest runway 2,440 m, Concrete/Asphalt
South East England • Elevation 238 ft
8 NM SE of Oxford.
2 runways • Longest runway 1,829 m, Asphalt
South East England • Elevation 240 ft
8.5 NM SE by S of Reading.
2 runways • Longest runway 1,285 m, Asphalt
South East England • Elevation 325 ft
2 NM SW of Maidenhead.
8 runways • Longest runway 1,116 m, Grass
South East England • Elevation 133 ft
1.5 NM N of Southend-on-Sea.
2 runways • Longest runway 1,856 m, Asphalt
South East England • Elevation 58 ft
1.2 NM NE of Lydd; 12 NM south of Ashford.
2 runways • Longest runway 1,505 m, Asphalt
South East England • Elevation 13 ft
2.4 NM SW of High Wycombe.
4 runways • Longest runway 730 m, Asphalt
South East England • Elevation 516 ft
6 NM NW by N of Oxford.
2 runways • Longest runway 1,526 m, Asphalt
South East England • Elevation 263 ft
1.5 NM S of Rochester.
4 runways • Longest runway 828 m, Grass
South East England • Elevation 420 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.