Aerodrome
EGGP - LIVERPOOL
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
- 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°
- Coordinates
- 53.33363, -2.84981
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.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- All telephone calls to ATC will be recorded.
- Valid until: Unlimited
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
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | 2,286 m | 46 m | Asphalt | 2,364 mTORA 2,163 m | 2,102 mASDA 2,163 m |
| 27 | 2,286 m | 46 m | Asphalt | 3,429 mTORA 2,286 m | 2,286 mASDA 2,292 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach | |||
| Approach | |||
| LIVERPOOL APPROACH | 119.855 MHz | NORMAL • DOC 40 NM/10,000 FT. | Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours. |
| Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours. | |||
| Radar | |||
| Radar | |||
| LIVERPOOL RADAR | 118.455 MHz | LIMITED • As directed by ATC. • DOC 25 NM/10,000 FT. | Service notes: 10 cm Approach Radar. |
| LIVERPOOL RADAR | 119.855 MHz | NORMAL • DOC 40 NM/10,000 FT. | |
| Service notes: 10 cm Approach Radar. | |||
| Tower | |||
| Tower | |||
| LIVERPOOL TOWER | 126.355 MHz | NORMAL • DOC 25 NM/4,000 FT. | |
| LIVERPOOL GROUND | 121.955 MHz | LIMITED 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 | |||
| ATIS | |||
| LIVERPOOL INFORMATION | 124.330 MHz | NORMAL • DOC 60 NM/20,000 FT. | |
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| LIVERPOOL EMERGENCY | 121.500 MHz | LIMITED • On request (O/R) • Emergency Frequency | |
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| LIVERPOOL FIRE | 121.600 MHz | LIMITED • 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
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.
Wise Assistant
Briefing snapshot
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.