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EGGP - LIVERPOOL

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Aerodrome details

Ident
EGGP
Type
Aerodrome/Heliport
Location
6.5 NM SE of Liverpool.
Status
Normal
Use
PERMIT
Helicopter facilities
Listed for this aerodrome
Elevation
81 ft
Magnetic variation
0.25° (2027) annual change 0.19°

Operating hours

00:00-24:00

Operational notes

Oxygen and related servicing: By arrangement with resident operators. Fuel supplied by: Ravenair/Liverpool Aviation Services Ltd. Payment by cash, cheque or credit card. Tel: 0151-486 6161; Mobile: 0771-212 9333 (24 HR ops number); Website: www.liverpoolhandling.co.uk. Menzies Aviation. Payment by carnet or contract. Tel: 0151-486 7084, Fax: 0151-486 7720. Stone ballast will not be accepted. PPR and ground handling are mandatory for all visiting aircraft. PPR requests must be made via a handling agent and to [email protected]. Handling agencies are: Ravenair/Liverpool Aviation Services Ltd. Tel: 0151-486 6161; Mobile: 0771-212 9333 (24 HR ops number); Website: www.liverpoolhandling.co.uk; Channel: 131.755, Callsign: LAS Liverpool. Swissport: Tel: 0151-486 5421, Fax: 0151-448 1427, SITA: LPLKKXH Frequency: 130.600 MHz, Callsign: Swissport Liverpool. DHL: Tel: 07855189074, SITA: LPLSMXH / LPLAPXH / [email protected], Channel: 131.890, Callsign: DHL Liverpool Ops. Wynne Aviation Services Ltd: Tel: 0151-486 1919, Mobile: 0796-492 1223, Email: [email protected], Website: www.wynneaviation.co.uk. XLR Executive Jet Centres: Tel: 0151-317 9325, Mobile: 0797-383 7355, Email: [email protected]. See Aerodrome Parking/Docking Chart at AD 2-EGGP-2-2. Main Apron access is via Uniform/Victor/Whisky. Stands 1-14, 32-41 are taxi in/push-back. On occasion aircraft can be parked for self-manoeuvring. Stand 34 has the facility for an aircraft to start its engines on stand and taxi straight through onto Taxiway Alpha under ATC instruction. Airfield operations will be contacted prior to taxi through to remove apron and taxiway retro-reflective markers abeam Stand 34 prior to utilisation of taxi through function. Stands 1-6 are fitted with AGNIS Visual Docking Guidance System (VDGS), all other stands on the Main Apron require the aircraft to be parked under the instruction of the Marshaller. Stand 14A is a self-manoeuvring stand for Code E aircraft. Individual airline operators are advised to contact the Airport Operations Centre (Tel: 0151-907 1551) to discuss the 'exit manoeuvring requirements' from the stand, which involves a nose wheel turning angle of 55°. Eastern Apron: Access is via Taxiway Tango. Stands 51-56 are fitted with AGNIS and PAPA VDGS. Stands 51 and 54 can accommodate Code C aircraft. Stands 52 and 55 can accommodate Code D aircraft. The activation of the AGNIS is an indication to the Captain that the stand has been inspected and is clear of FOD and any obstacles. If the AGNIS is not switched on, the aircraft should hold its position on the taxilane until the AGNIS has been activated, or a marshaller is present. For self-manoeuvring aircraft in any doubt aircraft captains should ask for Marshaller guidance. At Holding Points A1, A2, C, D, E, F, G and W: HI uni-directional switchable Red. At Holding Points A3, A8, K, L, T, U and V: HI bi-directional switchable Red. Holding Points A2, A3, A8, K, L, T, U, V and W: illuminated only during Low Visibility Operations. Intermediate apron holding positions on Taxiway Uniform (Uniform 2), Taxiway Victor (Victor 2) and Taxiway Whiskey (Whiskey 2), are provided to hold aircraft when necessary, prior to parking on stand. The taxiway strip to the east of Holding Point Kilo is limited to 42 M on the north side of the taxiway. Two WDI: 532003.08N 0025138.66W (LGTD) - 532006.79N 0025017.54W (LGTD). Obstacle lighting. Apron floodlights. Illuminated wind direction indicators.

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Contact

Operator: LIVERPOOL AIRPORT LIMITED

Phone: 0151-907 1541 (1542)

Email: [email protected] (Airport Operations Centre/PPR)

Address: Liverpool (John Lennon) Airport , Liverpool L24 1YD.

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceTODALDA
092,286 m46 mAsphalt2,364 mTORA 2,163 m2,102 mASDA 2,163 m
272,286 m46 mAsphalt3,429 mTORA 2,286 m2,286 mASDA 2,292 m

Helicopter landing areas

No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.

Radio frequencies

CallsignFrequencyAvailability
Approach
LIVERPOOL APPROACH119.855 MHzNORMAL • DOC 40 NM/10,000 FT.
Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours.
Radar
LIVERPOOL RADAR118.455 MHzLIMITED • As directed by ATC. • DOC 25 NM/10,000 FT.
LIVERPOOL RADAR119.855 MHzNORMAL • DOC 40 NM/10,000 FT.
Service notes: 10 cm Approach Radar.
Tower
LIVERPOOL TOWER126.355 MHzNORMAL • DOC 25 NM/4,000 FT.
LIVERPOOL GROUND121.955 MHzLIMITED As directed by ATC. Initial call for start or taxi clearance should be made to Liverpool Tower on 126.355 MHz unless notified by ATIS broadcast that Liverpool Ground is in operation. Use on the ground within the aerodrome boundary.
ATIS
LIVERPOOL INFORMATION124.330 MHzNORMAL • DOC 60 NM/20,000 FT.
Other service
LIVERPOOL EMERGENCY121.500 MHzLIMITED • On request (O/R) • Emergency Frequency
Other service
LIVERPOOL FIRE121.600 MHzLIMITED • Available when Fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency. • Non-ATS frequency.

Services

Briefing office

Status: NORMAL

Hours: (Self Briefing via AIS Internet site www.nats.aero/ais).

Customs

Status: NORMAL

De-icing

Status: NORMAL

Notes: H24. Centralised de-icing is available subject to prior arrangement with the Airport Authority. Request should be made via handling agent.

Handling

Status: NORMAL

Hours: On request via handling agent.

Notes: Normal. By arrangement. Nearest railway siding: Garston 2.1 NM.

Other service

Status: NORMAL

Notes: ARO

Other service - Meteorological service

Status: NORMAL

Hours: (Self Briefing via MET Office Internet site www.metoffice.gov.uk).

San

Status: NORMAL

Secur

Status: NORMAL

Hours: Central search 0400-2200 (0300-2100), on request via handling agent outside these times. Airfield 24 HR.

Supplies service

Type: Supplies service

Status: NORMAL

Notes: Approximately 500,000 LT AVTUR and AVGAS

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EGGP Pilot Briefing

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Weather

2,500 m visibility

METAR EGGP 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.

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Briefing snapshot

Example generated 12:50 UTC

EGGP 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.