Aerodrome
EGNL - WALNEY
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
- EGNL
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- 1.5 NM NW of Barrow-in-Furness.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- No helicopter landing area listed
- Elevation
- 44 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 0.01° (2027) annual change 0.19°
- Coordinates
- 54.12872, -3.26744
Operating hours
Mon-Thu 0700-1900 (0600-1800); Fri 0800-1700 (0700-1600); Sat-Sun closed. Closed Bank Holidays unless stated by NOTAM otherwise. All movements strictly PPR. All UAS movement requests in ATZ/FRZ/RPZ (non-emergency services) minimum 7 days.
Operational notes
AD may close earlier than published if no company traffic expected. Visiting aircraft not accepted, unless by arrangement with AD authority. No de-fuelling facilities available. Taxiway C is subject to limited/restricted use or closure. Orange and white boards across the taxiway indicate the taxiway is closed. ATS will advise if the taxiway is available. Runway guard lights at holding points A and B. 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 at night. Holding point indicator signs. WDI near threshold of Runways 05 and 35 - 540731.23N 0031546.48W (LGTD). The main apron is floodlit.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- All telephone calls to ATS are recorded.
- Valid until: Unlimited
Contact
Operator: BAE SYSTEMS MARINE LTD MARITIME - SUBMARINES
Phone: +44 (0)1229-474087
Address: Walney Aerodrome, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 3TD.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | Unavailable | Unavailable | Unavailable | Unavailable | Unavailable |
| 23 | Unavailable | Unavailable | Unavailable | Unavailable | Unavailable |
| 17 | 1,011 m | 44 m | Asphalt | 1,199 mTORA 1,011 m | 1,011 mASDA 1,011 m |
| 35 | 1,011 m | 44 m | Asphalt | 1,191 mTORA 1,058 m | 998 mASDA 1,058 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight information service | |||
| Flight information service | |||
| WALNEY INFORMATION | 118.080 MHz | LIMITED Mon-Thu 0700-1900 (0600-1800); Fri 0800-1700 (0700-1600); Sat-Sun closed. Closed Bank Holidays unless stated by NOTAM otherwise. DOC 25 NM/10,000 FT. | Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with AFIS hours. |
| Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with AFIS hours. | |||
Services
Secur
Status: NORMAL
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Mon-Thu 0730-1900 (0630-1800); Fri 0830-1700 (0730-1600).
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EGNL Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGNL 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
EGNL 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.