Aerodrome
EGBG - LEICESTER
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
- EGBG
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- 4 NM ESE of Leicester.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- No helicopter landing area listed
- Elevation
- 469 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 0.95° (2027) annual change 0.18°
- Coordinates
- 52.60778, -1.03194
Operating hours
0800-1700 (0700-1600); and by arrangement.
Operational notes
This aerodrome is PPR. The Taxiway adjacent to the Signal Square is encroached upon by a fence, reducing the strip width to 10.35 M.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
Contact
Operator: LEICESTER AERO CLUB LTD.
Phone: 0116-2592360
Address: Leicester Aerodrome, Gartree Road, Leicester, LE2 2FG.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 935 m | 30 m | Asphalt | 935 mTORA 935 m | 935 mASDA 935 m |
| 28 | 935 m | 30 m | Asphalt | 935 mTORA 935 m | 935 mASDA 935 m |
| 15 | 495 m | 18 m | Asphalt | 495 mTORA 495 m | 495 mASDA 495 m |
| 33 | 495 m | 18 m | Asphalt | 495 mTORA 495 m | 495 mASDA 495 m |
| 04 | 490 m | 18 m | Asphalt | 490 mTORA 490 m | 490 mASDA 490 m |
| 22 | 490 m | 18 m | Asphalt | 490 mTORA 490 m | 490 mASDA 490 m |
| 16 | 418 m | 30 m | Grass | 418 mTORA 418 m | 418 mASDA 418 m |
| 34 | 418 m | 30 m | Grass | 418 mTORA 418 m | 418 mASDA 418 m |
| 06 | 340 m | 30 m | Grass | 340 mTORA 340 m | 340 mASDA 340 m |
| 24 | 340 m | 30 m | Grass | 340 mTORA 340 m | 340 mASDA 340 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| LEICESTER RADIO | 122.130 MHz | LIMITED 0800-1700 (0700-1600); and by arrangement. A/G frequency. DOC 10 NM/3000 FT. | Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with A/G hours, but not by arrangement. |
| Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with A/G hours, but not by arrangement. | |||
Services
Customs
Status: LIMITED
Hours: By prior arrangement through Leicestershire Aero Club.
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
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- Nearby METAR/TAF and runway wind for departure planning
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Preview
EGBG Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGBG 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
EGBG 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.