Aerodrome
EGHH - BOURNEMOUTH
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
- 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°
- Coordinates
- 50.78007, -1.84250
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.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
Contact
Operator: BOURNEMOUTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LTD.
Phone: 01202-364170
Address: Bournemouth International Airport, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 6SE.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | 2,272 m | 46 m | Concrete/Asphalt | 2,577 mTORA 2,272 m | 1,840 mASDA 2,272 m |
| 26 | 2,272 m | 46 m | Concrete/Asphalt | 2,087 mTORA 2,027 m | 1,971 mASDA 2,087 m |
| 26X | 2,272 m | 46 m | Concrete/Asphalt | 2,272 mTORA 2,212 m | 1,971 mASDA 2,212 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach | |||
| Approach | |||
| BOURNEMOUTH APPROACH | 119.480 MHz | LIMITED • 0615–0100 (0515–0000). • DOC 50 NM/10,000 FT. | Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with aerodrome hours. |
| BOURNEMOUTH APPROACH | 121.500 MHz | LIMITED On request (O/R) Emergency frequency. DOC 25 NM/4,000 FT. | |
| Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with aerodrome hours. | |||
| Radar | |||
| Radar | |||
| BOURNEMOUTH DIRECTOR | 118.655 MHz | LIMITED As directed by ATC. Not continuously monitored. DOC 25 NM/10,000 FT. | |
| BOURNEMOUTH RADAR | 119.480 MHz | LIMITED • 0800–2000 (0700–1900), and by prior arrangement. • DOC 50 NM/10,000 FT. | |
| Tower | |||
| Tower | |||
| BOURNEMOUTH TOWER | 121.500 MHz | LIMITED On request (O/R) Emergency frequency. DOC 25 NM/4,000 FT. | |
| BOURNEMOUTH TOWER | 125.605 MHz | LIMITED • 0615–0100 (0515–0000). • DOC 25 NM/4,000 FT. | |
| BOURNEMOUTH GROUND | 121.705 MHz | LIMITED • As directed by ATC. • DOC 2 NM/GND. | |
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| BOURNEMOUTH RADIO | 125.605 MHz | LIMITED 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 | |||
| ATIS | |||
| BOURNEMOUTH INFORMATION | 133.730 MHz | LIMITED • 0615–0100 (0515–0000). • DOC 50 NM/20,000 FT. | |
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| BOURNEMOUTH FIRE | 121.605 MHz | LIMITED 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
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
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.