Aerodrome
EGGD - BRISTOL
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Aerodrome details
- Ident
- EGGD
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- 7 NM SW of Bristol.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- No helicopter landing area listed
- Elevation
- 622 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 0.49° (2027) annual change 0.18°
- Coordinates
- 51.38267, -2.71910
Operating hours
00:00-24:00
Operational notes
Between 2300-0700 (2200-0600) Prior Permission Required. A night surcharge will apply to all landings between 2200-0700 (2100-0600). Oxygen available on request. Mandatory handling for all aircraft. Handling agencies are: Centreline: Tel: 01174-502763; Channel: 131.965. DHL: Tel: 01275-473554 or 01275-473629. Swissport: Tel: 01275-472776; Fax: 01275-474514. Due to limited General Aviation parking facilities on the south side of the aerodrome, no further aircraft are to be based without prior permission from the appropriate mandated handling agent. PPR for all non-based aircraft requiring overnight parking on the south side of the aerodrome from the appropriate mandated handling agent. See Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart. Taxiway D: A 10 metre section of the longitudinal gradient increases up to 1.83% Taxiway F: A 220 metre section of the longitudinal gradient increases up to 2.65% Taxiway G: A 230 metre section of the longitudinal gradient increases up to 1.74% Taxiway Z: A 100 metre section of the longitudinal gradient increases up to 2.11% The following minimum main gear clearance to edge of pavement are provided for A330 operations: AX onto runway 4.1 M GX onto runway 3.1 M AX from runway 4.0 M BX from runway 3.3 M GX from runway 3.0 M Stands 1- 6 are nose in/push back stands adjacent to the terminal building. Stand 7N is a nose in/push back stand at the head of the cul-de-sac serving Stands 5 - 9. Stands 14 - 16 and 17 - 20 are nose in/push back stands. Stands 7 - 12 are nose in/push back or taxi through stands as appropriate. Stands 8 - 11 inclusive have both East and West stand blocks installed. Inbound aircraft shall follow the instructions of the marshaller or Follow Me vehicle in order to be parked in an east or west configuration, as instructed. Stands 21, 26, 26L, 29 and 30 are nose in/push back stands. Stands 22 and 23 are nose in/push back stands. The routine push back for these stands is into Link Charlie to face east. Stands 24, 25 and 26R are nose in/push back stands. The routine push back for these stands is into Link Charlie to face west. Stand 28E is a taxi through stand when stand 26L is unoccupied. Stands 31 and 33 are nose in/push back or taxi through stands as appropriate. Stand 28W is a taxi through stand. Night stopping aircraft allocated to Stand 28 shall be marshalled to park facing west. Stands 32 and 34-40 inclusive are nose in/push back stands. W2, W3 and E2 are north facing, nose in/push back off-stand parking positions. W1, W4, E1 and E3 are south facing off-stand parking positions. W5, W6, W7 and W8 are self-manoeuvring off-stand parking positions. All stands must be used under marshalling guidance to provide stop information to pilots. In the event of there being no marshaller present upon approach to the stand, flight crews should hold position on the taxiway or taxilane centre-line and inform ATC that they are awaiting a marshaller (ATC shall request a marshaller from Airside Operations if the ground handling agent is not immediately available). Located at AX, BX, DX, FX, GX, HX, JX (All H24) and G2, G3, Z1, Z2, Z3 and Z4. 3 WDI (LGTD) - 512300.39N 0024340.88W, 512251.26N 0024314.82W, 512254.28N 0024241.05W Obstacle lighting. Apron floodlights.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
- All telephone calls to ATC will be recorded.
Contact
Operator: BRISTOL AIRPORT LTD
Phone: 01275-473712
Address: Bristol Airport, Bristol, BS48 3DY.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | 2,011 m | 45 m | Asphalt | 774 mTORA 652 m | 2,011 mASDA 652 m |
| 27 | 2,011 m | 45 m | Asphalt | 1,101 mTORA 734 m | 1,882 mASDA 734 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach | |||
| Approach | |||
| BRISTOL RADAR | 125.655 MHz | NORMAL • DOC 60 NM/15,000 FT. | Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with Radar hours. For aircraft requesting to join, transit or fly within 10 NM of Bristol CAS. |
| BRISTOL RADAR | 136.080 MHz | LIMITED • When directed by ATC. • DOC 60 NM/15,000 FT. | |
| Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with Radar hours. For aircraft requesting to join, transit or fly within 10 NM of Bristol CAS. | |||
| Radar | |||
| Radar | |||
| BRISTOL DIRECTOR | 136.080 MHz | NORMAL Available as directed by ATC. DOC 60 NM/15,000 FT. | |
| Tower | |||
| Tower | |||
| — | 121.930 MHz | LIMITED Vary according to traffic demand. DOC 2 NM/GND. As notified by ATIS. | |
| — | 121.930 MHz | OTHER When directed by ATC. Available as directed by ATC. DOC 2 NM/GND. | |
| BRISTOL TOWER | 133.855 MHz | NORMAL • DOC 25 NM/4000 FT. | |
| BRISTOL TOWER | 136.080 MHz | LIMITED • When directed by ATC. • DOC 60 NM/15,000 FT. | |
| ATIS | |||
| ATIS | |||
| BRISTOL INFORMATION | 126.030 MHz | NORMAL | Service notes: Available by Telephone: 01275-475686 (H24). |
| Service notes: Available by Telephone: 01275-475686 (H24). | |||
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| BRISTOL FIRE | 121.605 MHz | LIMITED • Available when Fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency. • Non-ATS channel. | |
Services
Briefing office
Status: NORMAL
Hours: Self-briefing.
Customs
Status: NORMAL
Hours: Subject to notified movements
De-icing
Status: NORMAL
Handling
Status: NORMAL
Other service - Meteorological service
Status: NORMAL
Hours: Self-briefing.
Secur
Status: NORMAL
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: AVTUR JET A-1: 0500-2359 (H24); and by arrangement. Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Available by arrangement from Centreline, Tel: 01174-502763.
Notes: Up to 1600 lt/Minute.
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EGGD Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGGD 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
EGGD 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.