Aerodrome
EGBD - DERBY
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
- EGBD
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- 6 NM SW of Derby.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- No helicopter landing area listed
- Elevation
- 175 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 0.73° (2027) annual change 0.18°
- Coordinates
- 52.85972, -1.61750
Operating hours
Mon-Sat 0900-SS (0800-1700); Sun & PH 0930-SS (0830-1700); and by arrangement.
Operational notes
This aerodrome is PPR.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
Contact
Operator: DERBY AERO CLUB
Phone: 01283-733803
Address: Derby Aerodrome, Hilton Road, Egginton, Derby, DE65 6GU.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 594 m | 20 m | Grass | 599 mTORA 558 m | UnavailableASDA 558 m |
| 35 | 594 m | 20 m | Grass | Unavailable | 534 m |
| 05 | 547 m | 20 m | Grass | 360 mTORA 330 m | 499 mASDA 523 m |
| 23 | 547 m | 20 m | Grass | 585 mTORA 523 m | 306 mASDA 523 m |
| 10 | 453 m | 20 m | Grass | 316 mTORA 316 m | 379 mASDA 429 m |
| 28 | 453 m | 20 m | Grass | 433 mTORA 433 m | 261 mASDA 429 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| DERBY RADIO | 118.355 MHz | LIMITED • Mon-Sat 0900-SS (0800-1700); Sun & PH 0930-SS (0830-1700); and by arrangement. • A/G frequency. | Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with A/G hours. |
| Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with A/G hours. | |||
Services
Customs
Status: LIMITED
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
When you are ready to brief
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Preview
EGBD Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGBD 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
EGBD 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.