Aerodrome
EGAE - LONDONDERRY/EGLINTON
Location, elevation, runway distances, helicopter landing areas, radio frequencies, and map facts for a quick aerodrome check. Use this as a starting point, then confirm official data and brief weather, NOTAMs, services, local procedures, and runway wind before flight.
Aerodrome details
- Ident
- EGAE
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- 7 NM ENE of Londonderry.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- No helicopter landing area listed
- Elevation
- 23 ft
- Magnetic variation
- -1.61° (2027) annual change 0.21°
- Coordinates
- 55.04268, -7.16197
Operating hours
Mon 0625-1900 (0525-1800), 2000-2200 (1900-2100); Tue-Thu 0625-0730 (0525-0630), 0830-1900 (0730-1800), 2000-2200 (1900-2100); Fri 0625-1900 (0525-1800), 2000-2200 (1900-2100); Sat 0625-0730 (0525-0630), 0900-1600 (0800-1500), 1700-1800 (1600-1700); Sun 0855-0930 (0755-0830), 1200-1845 (1100-1745), 1930-2200 (1830-2100); See Remarks.
Operational notes
This aerodrome is PPR. To obtain permission telephone Ground Handling on 028-7181 3336. AD hours are also the times at which the airspace and ATC services will become available. Operators should take this into consideration when planning arrival times. City Of Derry Airport Corporate Aviation handle all GA and Corporate flights. Tel: 028-7181 0784, Ext 456; SITA: LDYAPXH; Freq: 131.505 MHz; Callsign: EGLINTON HANDLING. AVTUR JET A-1 arranged through Ground Handling, Tel: 028-7181 0784, Ext 456. Taxiway D is restricted to aircraft MTOW 20,000 KG or less. Taxiway E is restricted to aircraft MTOW 15,000 KG or less. Surface marking of taxi route across apron. Stands 1-4: Nose-in parking with pushback. Stand 4A: Westerly facing with self-manoeuvering off stand using minimal power. Marshalling is provided for all docking/parking guidance system of aircraft stands. A marshaller is present at the head of the stand or stopping position. This procedure allows a foreign object check to take place and ensures that aircraft are correctly parked and the taxiways not obstructed. At B, D and E holding points. WDIs (LGTD): 550236.78N 0070904.09W and 550225.02N 0071011.67W. Apron Floodlighting/Blue edge lights. Obstacle lighting.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
Contact
Operator: CITY OF DERRY AIRPORT OPERATIONS LTD.
Phone: 028-7181 0784
Email: [email protected]
Address: City of Derry Airport, Airport Road, Co Londonderry, BT47 3GY.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | 1,969 m | 45 m | Asphalt | 2,898 mTORA 804 m | 1,847 mASDA 804 m |
| 26 | 1,969 m | 45 m | Asphalt | 2,267 mTORA 1,969 m | 1,969 mASDA 1,969 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach | |||
| Approach | |||
| EGLINTON APPROACH | 123.630 MHz | LIMITED • As AD hours and by arrangement. • DOC 25 NM/10000 FT | Service notes: VDF 550243.50N 0070916.09W |
| Service notes: VDF 550243.50N 0070916.09W | |||
| Tower | |||
| Tower | |||
| EGLINTON TOWER | 134.155 MHz | LIMITED • As AD hours and by arrangement. • DOC 25 NM/4000 FT. | |
| ATIS | |||
| ATIS | |||
| EGLINTON INFORMATION | 119.380 MHz | LIMITED • As AD hours and by arrangement. • DOC 60 NM/20,000 FT. | Service notes: ATIS available by telephone: 028-7125 3131. |
| Service notes: ATIS available by telephone: 028-7125 3131. | |||
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| EGLINTON EMERGENCY | 121.500 MHz | LIMITED • On request (O/R) • Emergency Frequency | |
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| EGLINTON FIRE | 121.605 MHz | LIMITED • Available when Fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency. • Non-ATS frequency. | |
Services
Briefing office
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours. Self Briefing.
Customs
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Customs: By arrangement. 0700-2200 (0600-2100). Immigration: By arrangement. 0700-2200 (0600-2100).
De-icing
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
Notes: Mobile aircraft de-icing rig. Available from City of Derry Ground Handling.
Handling
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
Notes: Up to 10 tonnes.
Other service - Meteorological service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Via ATC.
San
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Port Health on call.
Secur
Status: LIMITED
Hours: 24 hours (H24) DOT. List B Airport.
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Mon 0530-1815 (0430-1715); Tue-Fri 0530-1800 (0430-1700); Sat 0530-1545 (0430-1445); Sun 0800-2045 (0700-1945); and by arrangement. Times may change at short notice and will be based around scheduled and pre-booked refuels. (Tel 028-71813338 / 028-71813336).
Notes: 76,000 LT AVTUR JET A-1 stored in bulk tanks/36,000 LT in mobile bowsers. 20,000 LT AVGAS 100LL stored in a bulk tank/2,000 LT in a mobile bowser.
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EGAE Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGAE 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
EGAE 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.