Aerodrome
EGGW - LONDON LUTON
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
- EGGW
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- 1.5 NM E of Luton. 30.5 NM N of London.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- No helicopter landing area listed
- Elevation
- 527 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 1.23° (2027) annual change 0.17°
- Coordinates
- 51.87463, -0.36847
Operating hours
00:00-24:00
Operational notes
Refer to AD 2.20 item 1. Oxygen and related servicing: By arrangement with Luton based airlines. Fuel: Subject to surcharge. Out of hours contact: 01582-722244 (Shell UK Ltd). A nominated handling agent is Mandatory for all visiting aircraft. Any aircraft operator or aircrew requiring an aircraft and/or passenger handling service can obtain details from the following companies: Harrods Business Aviation 01582-589317; Frequency 131.450 MHz. Signature Flight Support: Terminal 1 01582-724182; Frequency 130.175 MHz; Terminal 2 01582-692330; Frequency 130.650 MHz. Swissport 01582-700900; Frequency 130.600 MHz. Menzies 07985-891605; Frequency 131.400 MHz. GH London 01582-395291; Frequency 131.935 MHz. See Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart. Longitudinal slopes: Taxiway Echo exceeds 1.5% slope (1.7%) Transverse slopes: Alpha A4 to A6 1.52% to 1.59% Golf 1 to A4 1.52% to 1.59% Bravo 1.53% to 1.63% Between Charlie 1 and RWY 1.53% Delta 1.51% to 1.65% All stands are marked for nose in parking, with the exception of stands 54, 56, 58, 62, 71, 80 and 81. London Luton Airport operates a combination of stand configurations such as Standard Apron/Stand, and Multiple Aircraft Ramp System (MARS). All stands will have a single yellow centre-line. Each stand has an individual stand number. MARS stands consist of a main centre-line and have two subsidiary centre-lines either side of the main centre-line. These subsidiary centre-lines are given the designation of the stand number with L (Left) and R (Right) added. Aircraft parking on all stands is by marshallers’ instructions, pilots must hold on the taxiway centreline until signalled to make a turn to enter their designated stand by a marshaller. The presence of a marshaller should indicate a safety check of the stand has been made by the handling agent prior to aircraft arrival. Main Apron stands: Transverse slopes 1 = 1.08%, 2 = 1.31%, 3-4 = 1.45% Longitudinal Slopes 5 = 1.45% to 1.30%, 6 = 1.08% to 1.63%, 7 = 1.24% to 1.45%, 8 = 1.38% to 1.49% Delta Apron stands: Transverse slopes 90 = 1.01% to 1.19%, 91 = 1.04% to 1.13%, 92 = 1.01% to 1.23% North Apron stands: Transverse slopes 77 = 1.3%, 78 = 1.4%, 79 = 1.1% Longitudinal slopes. Stand 79 = 1.5% ERUB stands: Transverse slopes 101 = 1.23%, 102 = 1.03% Cargo Apron stands: On Stand 31 the transverse slope at the rear of stand is 1.67% to 1.97% and the longitudinal is 1.10%. Stop bars are installed at RWY 07/25 holding points and most intermediate holding points. RWY 07/25 holding point stop bars are operated H24. WDI (LGTD) RWY 07 THR: 515225.58N 0002246.40W. WDI (LGTD) RWY 25 THR: 515238.29N 0002131.17W. WDI adjacent to Airport Fire Station (515232.48N 0002231.51W) is not reliable for aeronautical purposes. Apron floodlighting. Obstacle lighting.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
- Telephone calls to ATC are recorded.
Contact
Operator: LONDON LUTON AIRPORT OPERATIONS LTD
Phone: 01582-395229
Address: Percival House, Percival Way, Luton, Bedfordshire LU2 9NU.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | 2,162 m | 45 m | Asphalt | 1,698 mTORA 1,132 m | 2,162 mASDA 2,162 m |
| 25 | 2,162 m | 45 m | Asphalt | 2,973 mTORA 1,771 m | 2,080 mASDA 2,039 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach | |||
| Approach | |||
| LUTON RADAR | 129.550 MHz | NORMAL | Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours. |
| LUTON RADAR | 132.050 MHz | NORMAL • When directed by ATC. | |
| Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours. | |||
| Radar | |||
| Radar | |||
| LUTON DIRECTOR | 128.750 MHz | NORMAL • When directed by ATC. | |
| Tower | |||
| Tower | |||
| LUTON TOWER | 121.500 MHz | NORMAL • Emergency frequency On request (O/R). | Service notes: Operators of aircraft that are not equipped for 8.33 kHz should contact ATC by phone (01582-395029) prior to operating at this aerodrome. |
| LUTON TOWER | 126.730 MHz | NORMAL • SPARE - When directed by ATC. | |
| LUTON TOWER | 132.555 MHz | NORMAL • DOC 25 NM/4,000 FT. | |
| LUTON GROUND | 121.755 MHz | LIMITED • 0600-2300 (0500-2200). • DOC 5 NM/GND | |
| LUTON DELIVERY | 121.885 MHz | LIMITED • When directed by ATC (by ATIS) | |
| Service notes: Operators of aircraft that are not equipped for 8.33 kHz should contact ATC by phone (01582-395029) prior to operating at this aerodrome. | |||
| ATIS | |||
| ATIS | |||
| ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE INFORMATION | 120.580 MHz | NORMAL • DOC 60 NM/20,000 FT. | Service notes: ATIS also available on Tel: 01582-395225 |
| Service notes: ATIS also available on Tel: 01582-395225 | |||
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| LUTON FIRE | 121.605 MHz | LIMITED • Available when Fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency. • Non-ATS channel. | |
Services
Approach - LUTON DIRECTOR
Status: NORMAL
Briefing office
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Unattended Briefing System.
Customs
Status: NORMAL
De-icing
Status: NORMAL
Notes: By arrangement with handling companies
Handling
Status: NORMAL
Notes: Yes. Nearest railway siding: Luton 2.5 NM
Other service - Meteorological service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Unattended Briefing System.
Secur
Status: NORMAL
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: NORMAL
Notes: Bowser
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EGGW Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGGW 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
EGGW 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.