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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

EGHF - LEE-ON-SOLENT
Aerodrome

5.2 NM W of Portsmouth

2 runways • Longest runway 1,176 m, Asphalt

South East England • Elevation 33 ft

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EGHI - SOUTHAMPTON
Aerodrome

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

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EGHO - THRUXTON
AerodromeHeliport

4.5 NM W of Andover.

4 runways • Longest runway 969 m, Asphalt • 2 helicopter landing areas

South East England • Elevation 319 ft

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EGHR - CHICHESTER/GOODWOOD
AerodromeHeliport

1.5 NM NNE of Chichester

6 runways • Longest runway 1,262 m, Grass • 1 helicopter landing area

South East England • Elevation 111 ft

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EGKA - SHOREHAM
AerodromeHeliport

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

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EGKH - LASHENDEN/HEADCORN
Aerodrome

8 NM S of Maidstone, Kent.

2 runways • Longest runway 1,250 m, Grass

South East England • Elevation 70 ft

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EGKK - LONDON GATWICK
AerodromeHeliport

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

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EGLF - FARNBOROUGH
Aerodrome

1 NM NNW of Aldershot.

2 runways • Longest runway 2,440 m, Concrete/Asphalt

South East England • Elevation 238 ft

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EGLJ - CHALGROVE
Aerodrome

8 NM SE of Oxford.

2 runways • Longest runway 1,829 m, Asphalt

South East England • Elevation 240 ft

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EGLK - BLACKBUSHE
Aerodrome

8.5 NM SE by S of Reading.

2 runways • Longest runway 1,285 m, Asphalt

South East England • Elevation 325 ft

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EGLM - WHITE WALTHAM
Aerodrome

2 NM SW of Maidenhead.

8 runways • Longest runway 1,116 m, Grass

South East England • Elevation 133 ft

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EGMC - SOUTHEND
Aerodrome

1.5 NM N of Southend-on-Sea.

2 runways • Longest runway 1,856 m, Asphalt

South East England • Elevation 58 ft

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EGMD - LYDD
AerodromeHeliport

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

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EGTB - WYCOMBE AIR PARK/BOOKER
Aerodrome

2.4 NM SW of High Wycombe.

4 runways • Longest runway 730 m, Asphalt

South East England • Elevation 516 ft

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EGTK - OXFORD
Aerodrome

6 NM NW by N of Oxford.

2 runways • Longest runway 1,526 m, Asphalt

South East England • Elevation 263 ft

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EGTO - ROCHESTER
Aerodrome

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.

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Briefing snapshot

Example generated 12:50 UTC

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.