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EGHH - BOURNEMOUTH

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Aerodrome details

Ident
EGHH
Type
Aerodrome
Location
3.5 NM NNE of Bournemouth.
Status
Normal
Use
PERMIT
Helicopter facilities
No helicopter landing area listed
Elevation
38 ft
Magnetic variation
0.83° (2027) annual change 0.17°

Operating hours

Operating hours 0615-0100 (0515-0000). Refer to AD 2.20 item 1.

Operational notes

Operators requiring aerodrome services between 2130 – 0100 (2030-0000) will be subject to additional charges. Such movements will incur fees in accordance with the current Bournemouth Airport Schedule of Charges and Terms of Use. Refer to AD 2.20 item 1. All aircraft that use the Eastern or Western aprons and/or the terminal facilities are required to be handled by an approved handling agent. The airports approved handling agents are: Bournemouth Airport Handling (Charter/Scheduled): Tel: 01202-364252; Email: [email protected] XLR Jet Centre. (Executive): Tel: 01202-364401; Email: [email protected] Bliss Aviation Handling Ltd (General Aviation): Tel: 01202-590888; Email: [email protected] See Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart. Taxiway Bravo available only at the discretion of the Airport Authority when operationally required for Code D or Code E aircraft movements. Restricted to B737-800 size of aircraft or smaller on apron stands. Unrestricted on remote stands. All apron stands are nose in/push back stands. Stands 1R and 3R are available for larger aircraft at the airport authority's discretion. All stands must be used under marshalling guidance that will provide stop information to pilots. Aircraft may, at times, be required to park off the painted stand guidance lines, to ensure adequate wingtip clearance. Red stop bars on holding points A, B1, B2, C, D, E, G1, G4, M, N, R and T The portion of Taxiway Golf between holding points Golf 2 and Golf 3, is within the instrument strip. Obstacle marking. WDI: 504639.35N 0015048.29W, 504642.53N 0015008.47W and 504658.98N 0014953.62W (LGTD). Pilots are advised that holding points A and N infringe the glidepath critical area. Taxiing A and N delays possible. During CAT II/III Operations standby generator selected as mains power source. Back-up power supply switch over time of 1 second average.

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Contact

Operator: BOURNEMOUTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LTD.

Phone: 01202-364170

Address: Bournemouth International Airport, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 6SE.

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceTODALDA
082,272 m46 mConcrete/Asphalt2,577 mTORA 2,272 m1,840 mASDA 2,272 m
262,272 m46 mConcrete/Asphalt2,087 mTORA 2,027 m1,971 mASDA 2,087 m
26X2,272 m46 mConcrete/Asphalt2,272 mTORA 2,212 m1,971 mASDA 2,212 m

Helicopter landing areas

No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.

Radio frequencies

CallsignFrequencyAvailability
Approach
BOURNEMOUTH APPROACH119.480 MHzLIMITED • 0615–0100 (0515–0000). • DOC 50 NM/10,000 FT.
BOURNEMOUTH APPROACH121.500 MHzLIMITED On request (O/R) Emergency frequency. DOC 25 NM/4,000 FT.
Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with aerodrome hours.
Radar
BOURNEMOUTH DIRECTOR118.655 MHzLIMITED As directed by ATC. Not continuously monitored. DOC 25 NM/10,000 FT.
BOURNEMOUTH RADAR119.480 MHzLIMITED • 0800–2000 (0700–1900), and by prior arrangement. • DOC 50 NM/10,000 FT.
Tower
BOURNEMOUTH TOWER121.500 MHzLIMITED On request (O/R) Emergency frequency. DOC 25 NM/4,000 FT.
BOURNEMOUTH TOWER125.605 MHzLIMITED • 0615–0100 (0515–0000). • DOC 25 NM/4,000 FT.
BOURNEMOUTH GROUND121.705 MHzLIMITED • As directed by ATC. • DOC 2 NM/GND.
Other service
BOURNEMOUTH RADIO125.605 MHzLIMITED Outside of the promulgated hours of ATS, Air Ground Communication Service available for pre-agreed fixed wing air ambulance flights only. DOC 25 NM/4,000 FT. A/G frequency.
ATIS
BOURNEMOUTH INFORMATION133.730 MHzLIMITED • 0615–0100 (0515–0000). • DOC 50 NM/20,000 FT.
Other service
BOURNEMOUTH FIRE121.605 MHzLIMITED Available when Fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency. Non-ATS channel. Not continuously monitored.

Services

Briefing office

Status: LIMITED

Hours: Not available.

Customs

Status: LIMITED

Hours: As AD hours.

De-icing

Status: LIMITED

Hours: As AD hours.

Notes: Available by arrangement through appointed handling agents, Bournemouth Airport Handling or XLR Jet Centre.

Handling

Status: LIMITED

Hours: As AD hours.

Notes: Full. By prior arrangement through Bournemouth Airport Handling. Nearest railway siding, Christchurch 3 NM.

Other service

Status: LIMITED

Hours: Not available.

Notes: ARO

Other service - Meteorological service

Status: LIMITED

Hours: Not available.

San

Status: LIMITED

Hours: As AD hours.

Secur

Status: NORMAL

Supplies service

Type: Supplies service

Status: LIMITED

Hours: 0615-0100 (0515-0000) by arrangement with Bournemouth Airport Fuelling: Email: [email protected] Tel: 01202-364217 Fax: 01202-364219 Out of Hours by prior arrangement – subject to out of hours fees per hour or part thereof.

Notes: Mobile bowser supply of AVTUR JET A-1 / AVGAS 100LL on request with Bournemouth Airport Fuelling.

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EGHH Pilot Briefing

Pro view

Weather

2,500 m visibility

METAR EGHH 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

Example generated 12:50 UTC

EGHH 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.