Aerodrome
EGCL - FENLAND
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
- EGCL
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- 6 NM SE of Spalding.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- No helicopter landing area listed
- Elevation
- 6 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 1.28° (2027) annual change 0.18°
- Coordinates
- 52.73944, -0.02987
Operating hours
Wed-Sun 0900-1700 (0800-1600) or SS, whichever is earlier; and by arrangement.
Operational notes
Non Radio aircraft require PPR. Mondays and Tuesdays, aerodrome not licensed, but self service AVGAS 100LL fuel available. Grass cutting could be taking place. AVTUR Jet A1 available by prior arrangement only. WDI: 524414.93N 0000151.10W, 524433.61N 0000144.65W.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
Contact
Operator: FENLAND AERO CLUB (LICENSING) LTD.
Phone: 01406-540330
Email: [email protected]
Address: Fenland Aerodrome, Jekylls Bank, Holbeach S t. Johns, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 8RQ.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 608 m | 30 m | Grass | 608 mTORA 608 m | 519 mASDA 608 m |
| 36 | 608 m | 30 m | Grass | 608 mTORA 608 m | 608 mASDA 608 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| FENLAND RADIO | 122.930 MHz | LIMITED • Wed-Sun 0900-1700 (0800-1600) or SS, whichever is earlier; 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
Hours: By arrangement.
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
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Preview
EGCL Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGCL 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
EGCL 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.