Aerodrome
EGHO - THRUXTON
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
- EGHO
- Type
- Aerodrome/Heliport
- Location
- 4.5 NM W of Andover.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- Listed for this aerodrome
- Elevation
- 319 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 0.87° (2027) annual change 0.17°
- Coordinates
- 51.21043, -1.59987
Operating hours
0900-1700 (0800-1600); and by arrangement.
Operational notes
Use of the aerodrome is subject to PPR. WDI (LGTD): 511236.25N 0013546.12W; 511243.36N 0013550.59W. Obstacle lighting.
- Valid until: Unlimited
Contact
Operator: THRUXTON AERODROME
Phone: 01264-772352
Email: [email protected] (AGCS)
Address: Thruxton, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 8PW.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | 969 m | 23 m | Asphalt | 799 mTORA 799 m | 789 mASDA 799 m |
| 25 | 969 m | 23 m | Asphalt | 799 mTORA 799 m | 799 mASDA 799 m |
| 12 | 757 m | 31 m | Grass | 757 mTORA 757 m | 757 mASDA 757 m |
| 30 | 757 m | 31 m | Grass | 757 mTORA 757 m | 757 mASDA 757 m |
Helicopter landing areas
2 landing areas listed.
HELI ALPHA
Unavailable • 289 ft
HELI BRAVO
Unavailable • 326 ft
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| THRUXTON RADIO | 118.280 MHz | LIMITED 0900-1700 (0800-1600) A/G frequency. DOC 10 NM/3000 FT. | Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with A/G hours. |
| Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with A/G hours. | |||
Services
Customs
Status: LIMITED
Hours: By arrangement.
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
When you are ready to brief
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Preview
EGHO Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGHO 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
EGHO 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.