Aerodrome
EGBW - WELLESBOURNE MOUNTFORD
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
- EGBW
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- 3.3 NM E from Stratford-on-Avon.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- No helicopter landing area listed
- Elevation
- 159 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 0.79° (2027) annual change 0.18°
- Coordinates
- 52.19222, -1.61444
Operating hours
0900-1700 (0800-1600); or SS+30, whichever is earlier (and by arrangement).
Operational notes
All non-based movements strictly PPR. Book in at www.wellesbourneairfield.com. Out of hours movements, refuelling and night flying by arrangement.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
Contact
Operator: RADARMOOR LTD.
Phone: 01789-842007
Email: [email protected]
Address: Wellesbourne Mountford Aerodrome, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, CV35 9EU.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 917 m | 23 m | Asphalt | 917 mTORA 917 m | 917 mASDA 917 m |
| 36 | 917 m | 23 m | Asphalt | 917 mTORA 917 m | 917 mASDA 917 m |
| 05 | 587 m | 18 m | Asphalt | 587 mTORA 587 m | 587 mASDA 587 m |
| 23 | 587 m | 18 m | Asphalt | 587 mTORA 587 m | 587 mASDA 587 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight information service | |||
| Flight information service | |||
| WELLESBOURNE INFORMATION | 124.030 MHz | LIMITED • 0900-1700 (0800-1600); or SS+30, whichever is earlier (and by arrangement). • DOC 10 NM/3000 FT | Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with AFIS hours, but not by arrangement. |
| Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with AFIS hours, but not by arrangement. | |||
Services
Customs
Status: LIMITED
Hours: By arrangement.
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: 0900 (0800) - closure time minus 15 minutes.
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Preview
EGBW Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGBW 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
EGBW 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.