Aerodrome
EGNH - BLACKPOOL
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Aerodrome details
- Ident
- EGNH
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- 2.6 NM SSE of Blackpool.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- No helicopter landing area listed
- Elevation
- 34 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 0.14° (2027) annual change 0.19°
- Coordinates
- 53.77156, -3.02856
Operating hours
0700-2000 (0600-1900) and by arrangement.
Operational notes
This aerodrome is PPR. Mandatory handling for aircraft >3000 KG. Airport Appointed and Authorised Handling Agent: Hangar 3 Blackpool Ltd. GPU and lavatory services available. For contact details see AD 2.2-6. AVGAS refuelling for helicopters without wheels is available, pre-note ATC via PPR. See Aircraft Parking/Docking chart. Aircraft >3000 KG to be parked under the instruction of a marshaller. Marshaller guidance also available on request. Runway guard lights at A3, C1, D2, E2. At night-time taxiways with reflective markers may be used by aircraft which have a serviceable taxi or landing light which must be illuminated. It is the pilot's responsibility to refuse taxi clearance via these routes at night if not so equipped. Taxiways without powered lighting will not be used in either visibility or RVR of 1500 M or less. 2 X WDI: 534612.67N 0030110.16W (LGTD), 534627.70N 0030220.42W (LGTD). Limited apron floodlighting.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
Contact
Operator: BLACKPOOL AIRPORT OPERATIONS LTD.
Phone: 01253-342734
Email: [email protected] (Airport Authorised Handling Agent - Hangar 3)
Address: Blackpool Airport, Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2QY.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1,868 m | 45 m | Asphalt | 2,170 mTORA 1,868 m | 1,868 mASDA 1,452 m |
| 28 | 1,868 m | 45 m | Asphalt | 2,129 mTORA 866 m | 1,868 mASDA 866 m |
| 13 | 998 m | 24 m | Asphalt | 1,077 mTORA 998 m | 852 mASDA 998 m |
| 31 | 998 m | 24 m | Asphalt | 852 mTORA 852 m | 970 mASDA 970 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach | |||
| Approach | |||
| BLACKPOOL APPROACH/TOWER | 119.955 MHz | LIMITED • 0700-2000 (0600-1900) and by arrangement. • DOC 40 NM/10,000 FT. | Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours. VDF 534627.55N 0030217.78W Height 39 FT On AD. |
| Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours. VDF 534627.55N 0030217.78W Height 39 FT On AD. | |||
| Tower | |||
| Tower | |||
| BLACKPOOL TOWER | 118.405 MHz | LIMITED • When instructed by ATC. • DOC 25 NM/4000 FT. | Service notes: VDF 534627.55N 0030217.78W Height 39 FT On AD. |
| Service notes: VDF 534627.55N 0030217.78W Height 39 FT On AD. | |||
| ATIS | |||
| ATIS | |||
| BLACKPOOL INFORMATION | 127.205 MHz | LIMITED • 0700-2000 (0600-1900) and by arrangement. • DOC 60 NM/20,000 FT. | Service notes: ATIS also available by telephone externally on 01253-472555 or internally on extension 8315. |
| Service notes: ATIS also available by telephone externally on 01253-472555 or internally on extension 8315. | |||
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| BLACKPOOL 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: 0700-2000 (0600-1900) subject to 24 hours notice. Mandatory handling for flights originating outside the UK FIR (including N Ireland).
Handling
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours. OOH avaliable subject to operational limitations, contact handling agent, see AD 2.2-6.
Notes: By arrangement.
Secur
Status: NORMAL
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
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EGNH Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGNH 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
EGNH 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.