Aerodrome
EGHI - SOUTHAMPTON
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
- EGHI
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- 3.5 NM NNE of Southampton. 1 NM SE of Eastleigh.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- No helicopter landing area listed
- Elevation
- 44 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 0.97° (2027) annual change 0.17°
- Coordinates
- 50.95026, -1.35680
Operating hours
Mon-Sat 0630-2200 (0530-2100); Sun 0730-2200 (0630-2100). PPR until 2300 (2200).
Operational notes
Operational Hours: Hours subject to change, consult latest NOTAM. Aerodrome/ATC hours may be extended by arrangement. Requests for extension of aerodrome hours must be made to the Airside Duty Manager, Tel: 023-80627113. Refer to AD 2.20 item 1. Handling Agencies are: Signature Aviation, Tel: 023-80616600, SITA: SOUGFCR. Swissport, Tel: 023-80627272 or 023-80627147 or 07815-147809. SITA: SOUOOXH. Holding Point A1: 505645.14N 0012139.09W. Holding Point B1: 505701.55N 0012129.96W. See Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart. Use of Taxiway Alpha, south of the apron between Alpha 1 and Alpha 2 is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan of 40 M or less. All CAT shall be marshalled on to stand by Airside Operations. Stands 2-14, surface stand markings. Illuminated stand designator signs. Stands 2-4 and 6-14. Nose-in parking Stands 2-14. Powerback operations are not permitted from Stands 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14. Aircraft departing from Stands 13 and 14 are to push-back and then tow to holding point A6. APU equipped aircraft are to start engines at A6. Non APU equipped aircraft may start on stand but are to maintain ground idle power setting until at A6. Holds A1 and B1. Wind direction indicators located on the eastern side of the runway, 300 M from each threshold. 505644.53N 0012125.52W (LGTD); 505715.10N 0012108.49W (LGTD). Illuminated wind direction indicators. Obstacle lights.
- Valid until: Unlimited
- Aerodrome not normally available to aircraft unable to communicate with ATC by radio.
Contact
Operator: SOUTHAMPTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LTD.
Phone: 023-80627102
Address: Southampton Airport, Southampton SO18 2NL.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | 1,887 m | 36 m | Asphalt | 976 mTORA 1,749 m | 1,676 mASDA 916 m |
| 20 | 1,887 m | 36 m | Asphalt | 841 mTORA 781 m | 1,605 mASDA 781 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach | |||
| Approach | |||
| SOLENT RADAR | 120.230 MHz | LIMITED • Mon-Sat 0630-2200 (0530-2100); Sun 0730-2200 (0630-2100). PPR until 2300 (2200). • DOC 50 NM/5500 FT. | Service notes: Outside of these hours, Southampton CTR and all Solent CTA's will be deactivated and reclassified Class G. To facilitate ATC breaks ATS may not be available. Service availability will be tactically managed to accommodate scheduled movements. ATZ hours coincident with Tower hours, but not by arrangement. |
| SOUTHAMPTON RADAR | 122.730 MHz | LIMITED • As directed by ATC. • DOC 50 NM/10,000 FT. | |
| Service notes: Outside of these hours, Southampton CTR and all Solent CTA's will be deactivated and reclassified Class G. To facilitate ATC breaks ATS may not be available. Service availability will be tactically managed to accommodate scheduled movements. ATZ hours coincident with Tower hours, but not by arrangement. | |||
| Tower | |||
| Tower | |||
| SOUTHAMPTON TOWER | 118.205 MHz | LIMITED • Mon-Sat 0630-2200 (0530-2100); Sun 0730-2200 (0630-2100). PPR until 2300 (2200). • DOC 25 NM/4000 FT. | Service notes: Outside of these hours, Southampton CTR and all Solent CTA's will be deactivated and reclassified Class G. To facilitate ATC breaks ATS may not be available. Service availability will be tactically managed to accommodate scheduled movements. Aircraft that are not equipped for 8.33kHz frequencies cannot operate at this aerodrome. |
| Service notes: Outside of these hours, Southampton CTR and all Solent CTA's will be deactivated and reclassified Class G. To facilitate ATC breaks ATS may not be available. Service availability will be tactically managed to accommodate scheduled movements. Aircraft that are not equipped for 8.33kHz frequencies cannot operate at this aerodrome. | |||
| ATIS | |||
| ATIS | |||
| SOUTHAMPTON INFORMATION | 130.880 MHz | LIMITED • During aerodrome hours (HO) (service available to meet operational requests) • DOC 50 NM/15,000 FT. | |
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| SOUTHAMPTON FIRE | 121.605 MHz | LIMITED Available when Fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency. Non-ATS Channel. DOC 25 NM/4000 FT. | |
Services
Briefing office
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours. Self briefing.
Customs
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
De-icing
Status: LIMITED
Hours: By arrangement with Swissport Handling.
Notes: By arrangement with Swissport Handling.
Handling
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Mandatory by arrangement with handling agents.
Notes: Facilities available for handling weights up to 4 tonnes by prior arrangement with handling agent. Nearest railway siding, Eastleigh, Hants, 1 NM
Other service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
Notes: ARO
Other service - Meteorological service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AIS Briefing hours.
Secur
Status: NORMAL
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
Notes: Bowser. maximum delivery rate (JET A-1) 6.5 lts per second.
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EGHI Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGHI 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
EGHI 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.