Aerodrome
EGJB - GUERNSEY
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
- EGJB
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- 2.5 NM WSW of St Peter Port.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- No helicopter landing area listed
- Elevation
- 336 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 0.69° (2027) annual change 0.17°
- Coordinates
- 49.43493, -2.60280
Operating hours
0630-2100 (0530-2000).
Operational notes
AD use subject to restriction – refer to AD 2.20 item 1, item 2 and to AD 2.21 Handling agents are: Aiglle Flight Support Tel: 01481-239544; Fax: 01481-235008; e-mail: [email protected] (General and Executive Aviation) Maximum size of aircraft handled - Bombardier Global 7500 (GL7T). Guernsey Freight Services Tel: 01481-237424; (Commercial Freight). ASG Flight Support Ltd Tel: 01481-263965; e-mail: [email protected] (General and Executive Aviation) Maximum size of aircraft handled - Bombardier Global 7500 (GL7T). Aurigny Air Services Tel: 01481-822889; e-mail: [email protected] (Commercial Passenger) Maximum size of aircraft handled - Boeing 737-800/Airbus A320. See Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart Stands 1-8 (Main Apron) and Stands 21-23 (West Apron) are nose-in push back stands with stand designator signs and a yellow centre-line. All have a painted ground stop line. Stands 2A and 3A are positioned behind Stands 2 and 3 and delineated by a stand demarcation line. Use of these stands are restricted to short turnarounds only. Self-manoeuvring markings are provided on Stands 9-10 and 12-15 (East Apron). Marshalling guidance for nose-in push back stands is provided by approved handling agents. Aircraft will not enter a stand until the marshaller is present, in position and ready to receive the aircraft. Aircraft will then follow the marshallers instructions. Into-wind markings are provided on Stands 2-8 and are in a east/west configuration. Use of these stands are restricted to ATR72 sized aircraft or smaller and manoeuvres are strictly managed via marshallers. Enhanced LED stop bars at runway holding points A1, B1, C, D1.LED stop bars at A2, A3, A4, B2, D2 and D3.Guernsey Airport operates a 'ring of red' policy, and runway holding point stop bars are in permanent operation. WDI: 492608.91N 0023633.79W (LGTD), 492610.04N 0023551.78W (LGTD), adjacent to Runways 09 and 27 Glidepath aerials. All obstacles marked and lit. Apron floodlighting. Obstacle lighting.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
Contact
Operator: GUERNSEY PORTS
Phone: 01481-227766
Email: [email protected]
Address: Guernsey Airport, Forest, Guernsey, GY8 0DS, Channel Islands.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | 1,583 m | 45 m | Asphalt | 1,721 mTORA 1,463 m | 1,463 mASDA 1,463 m |
| 27 | 1,583 m | 45 m | Asphalt | 1,799 mTORA 1,583 m | 1,463 mASDA 1,583 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach | |||
| Approach | |||
| GUERNSEY APPROACH | 121.500 MHz | LIMITED • 0615-2100 (0515-2000). • Emergency frequency. | Service notes: ATZ hours 0600-2100 (0500-2000). VDF 492613.13N 0023552.62W On AD. |
| GUERNSEY APPROACH | 128.655 MHz | LIMITED • 0615-2100 (0515-2000). • DOC 25 NM/10,000 FT. | |
| Service notes: ATZ hours 0600-2100 (0500-2000). VDF 492613.13N 0023552.62W On AD. | |||
| Radar | |||
| Radar | |||
| GUERNSEY RADAR | 124.505 MHz | LIMITED 0615-2100 (0515-2000). DOC 25 NM/10,000 FT. Serves Runway 09/27. | Service notes: VDF 492613.13N 0023552.62W On AD. |
| Service notes: VDF 492613.13N 0023552.62W On AD. | |||
| Tower | |||
| Tower | |||
| GUERNSEY TOWER | 119.955 MHz | LIMITED • 0615-2100 (0515-2000). • DOC 25 NM/10,000 FT. | Service notes: Extensions by arrangement for scheduled services only. If GMC is in use, an associated message will be broadcast on ATIS 'GUERNSEY INFORMATION' 109.400 MHz. |
| GUERNSEY GROUND | 121.805 MHz | LIMITED As directed by ATC. DOC 3 NM/GND. As directed by ATC. | |
| Service notes: Extensions by arrangement for scheduled services only. If GMC is in use, an associated message will be broadcast on ATIS 'GUERNSEY INFORMATION' 109.400 MHz. | |||
| ATIS | |||
| ATIS | |||
| GUERNSEY INFORMATION | 109.400 MHz | LIMITED • 0615-2100 (0515-2000). • Broadcast on Guernsey VOR. | |
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| JERSEY CONTROL | 120.455 MHz | LIMITED • 0545-2100 (0445-2030); and by arrangement. • To be used in the event of failure of communications on channel 125.205. | Service notes: DOC 4900N00100W - 4834N00205W - 4920N00400W - 5015N00400W - 5015N00145W - 4935N00100W / 25,000 FT. |
| JERSEY CONTROL | 125.205 MHz | LIMITED 0545-2100 (0445-2030); and by arrangement. CTR and Airway Channel. | |
| Service notes: DOC 4900N00100W - 4834N00205W - 4920N00400W - 5015N00400W - 5015N00145W - 4935N00100W / 25,000 FT. | |||
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| GUERNSEY FIRE | 121.605 MHz | LIMITED • Available when Fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency. • Non-ATS channel. | |
Services
Customs
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
De-icing
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
Notes: Type 1 and 2 fluids available (subject to serviceability). De-icing is available as part of a cold pool. For membership and costs please contact Aurigny Air Services, Tel: 01481-822889.
Handling
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
Notes: Bulk and ULD handling. Cargo security screening. Guernsey Freight Services Limited Tel: 01481-237424.
Other service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
Notes: ARO
Other service - Meteorological service
Status: NORMAL
Secur
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: 0615-2000 (0515-1900). Outside these hours by arrangement.
Notes: AVTUR 1200 lts per minute. AVGAS 450 lts per minute. De-fuelling facility not available.
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EGJB Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGJB 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
EGJB 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.