Aerodrome
EGNE - RETFORD/GAMSTON
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
- EGNE
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- 2 NM S of Retford.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- No helicopter landing area listed
- Elevation
- 87 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 0.93° (2027) annual change 0.18°
- Coordinates
- 53.28067, -0.95133
Operating hours
A) Mon-Fri 0800-1800 (0700-1700); Sat, Sun and PH 0900-1800 (0800-1700). B) Extension of hours on request: Mon-Fri 0600-0759 (0500-0659), 1801-2300 (1701-2200); Sat, Sun and PH 0800-0859 (0700-0759), 1801-2100 (1701-2000). Outside of these extended hours, the aerodrome is unavailable for use in line with local noise abatement restrictions except for Emergency Flights. Unless subject to an approved extension of hours, the aerodrome is only available for flights not requiring the facilities of a licensed aerodrome, conducted solely by based operators and users, holding the appropriate ‘out of hours permit’ and with prior permission. C) Emergency Flights H24 by prior arrangement. D) Gamston Aerodrome is a dual operations facility, operating both general aviation and assistive driving technology vehicle testing. Please contact Gamston Aviation for more information regarding dual-use operations.
Operational notes
This aerodrome is strictly PPR. A flight plan alone doesn’t constitute as PPR. Airborne PPRs are not accepted unless in emergency. Mandatory ground handling is required for visiting jet and turboprop aircraft. Contact Gamston Aviation Ltd: Tel: 01777-838521; Email: [email protected]. Marshalling available on request. Guard lights at holds Alpha and Bravo. Aircraft should follow the yellow centreline when vacating and taxiing. WDI (LGTD): 531646N, 0005715W.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
Contact
Operator: GAMSTON AVIATION LTD.
Phone: 01777-838521
Address: Retford (Gamston) Airport, Ollerton Road, Retford, North Nottinghamshire, DN22 0QL.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | 1,199 m | 23 m | Asphalt | 1,199 mTORA 1,199 m | 1,199 mASDA 1,199 m |
| 20 | 1,199 m | 23 m | Asphalt | 1,199 mTORA 1,199 m | 1,199 mASDA 1,199 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| GAMSTON RADIO | 130.480 MHz | LIMITED Mon-Fri 0800-1800 (0700-1700); Sat, Sun and PH 0900-1800 (0800-1700). On request: Mon-Fri 0600-0759 (0500-0659), 1801-2300 (1701-2200); Sat, Sun and PH 0800-0859 (0700-0759), 1801-2100 (1701-2000). A/G frequency. DOC 25 NM/4000FT. | Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with A/G hours, but not by request. |
| Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with A/G hours, but not by request. | |||
Services
Customs
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
Handling
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
Secur
Status: NORMAL
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1745 (0700-1645); Sat, Sun and PH 0900-1745 (0800-1645) or by arrangement.
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EGNE Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGNE 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
EGNE 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.