Aerodrome
EGNO - WARTON
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
- EGNO
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- 6 NM W of Preston.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- No helicopter landing area listed
- Elevation
- 54 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 0.19° (2027) annual change 0.19°
- Coordinates
- 53.74502, -2.88344
Operating hours
Mon-Thu 0730-1159 (0630-1059), 1400-1900 (1300-1800); Fri 0730-1159 (0630-1059), 1400-1700 (1300-1600). Aircraft may operate outside of these times with the prior approval of the Aerodrome Operator.
Operational notes
This aerodrome is PPR. The aerodrome may operate outside of the published hours to support business requirements. All civil aircraft handling is carried out by Civil Ops. PPR and ground handling are mandatory for all visiting aircraft. PPR requests must be made to [email protected]. Northern Apron: Apron is accessed via Taxiways Alpha or Bravo. Aircraft are to follow marshalling guidance, no self-parking. Stands 10 & 11 are nose-in/push-back configuration. Stand 12 has been decommissioned & must not be used. Blue reflective marker posts in use to demark Stand 12. Military Training Apron: Apron is accessed via Taxiway Bravo or Northern Apron. Pilots to self park, no marshalling available. Reserved for military aircraft only. Southern Apron: Apron is accessed via Taxiways Charlie and Echo. Aircraft may be asked to self-park when marshalling guidance not available. Cargo Apron: Apron is accessed via Taxiway Delta. Aircraft may be asked to self-park when marshalling guidance not available. Turning circle at the southern end of the apron is available for large aircraft use. At holding points A1, B1, C2 and D2. Red high intensity uni-directional stop bar lights. Yellow flashing runway guard lights. WDIs (LGTD): 534430.97N 0025315.76W; 534436.76N 0025348.57W; 534447.76N 0025218.31W. Runway guard lights, apron floodlighting, obstacle lighting.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
- All calls to ATC will be recorded.
Contact
Operator: BAE SYSTEMS.
Phone: 01772-633333
Address: BAe Systems, Warton Aerodrome, Warton, Preston, PR4 1AX.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | 2,420 m | 44 m | Asphalt | 2,697 mTORA 2,419 m | 2,356 mASDA 2,419 m |
| 25 | 2,420 m | 44 m | Asphalt | 2,490 mTORA 2,341 m | 2,341 mASDA 2,341 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radar | |||
| Radar | |||
| WARTON RADAR | 129.530 MHz | LIMITED Mon-Thu 0730-1900 (0630-1800); Fri 0730-1700 (0630-1600). DOC 40 NM/25,000 FT. Provides SRA RTR 2 NM. | Service notes: VDF 534422.32N 0025320.79W On AD. |
| WARTON TALKDOWN | 129.730 MHz | LIMITED Mon-Thu 0730-1900 (0630-1800); Fri 0730-1700 (0630-1600). DOC 40 NM/25,000 FT. Provides SRA RTR 2 NM. | |
| Service notes: VDF 534422.32N 0025320.79W On AD. | |||
| Tower | |||
| Tower | |||
| WARTON TOWER | 130.805 MHz | LIMITED • Mon-Thu 0730-1159 (0630-1059), 1400-1900 (1300-1800); Fri 0730-1159 (0630-1059), 1400-1700 (1300-1600). • DOC 15 NM/10,000 FT. | Service notes: Aircraft may operate outside of these times with the prior approval of the Aerodrome Operator. |
| Service notes: Aircraft may operate outside of these times with the prior approval of the Aerodrome Operator. | |||
| ATIS | |||
| ATIS | |||
| WARTON AIRFIELD INFORMATION | 121.730 MHz | LIMITED • Mon-Thu 0730-1900 (0630-1800); Fri 0730-1700 (0630-1600). • DOC 2 NM/GND. | Service notes: ATIS also available via telephone 01772-856060. |
| Service notes: ATIS also available via telephone 01772-856060. | |||
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| WARTON FIRE | 121.605 MHz | LIMITED • Available when Fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency. • Non-ATS frequency. | |
Services
Briefing office
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
Customs
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Mon-Fri 0600-2000 (0500-1900) Subject to 48 hours prior notice.
De-icing
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Mon-Fri 0630-1850 (0530-1750). Out of hours de-icing carried out when required to meet business requirements.
Notes: 2 aircraft de-icers.
Handling
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
Notes: 18 Tonne Mobile Crane, 10 Tonne Forklift, Atlas ‘K Loader’, 14 Cargo Dolly’s (including 1 Double Dolly), Avi-Ramp Regional Mobile Boarding Bridge, 7 Tonne FMC Commander (Wide) Cargo Loader, various Aircraft steps & Licenced Store. Tow bars available for the following aircraft: Boeing 737 (800 & Classic), 747, 757, Embraer, Typhoon, Tornado, Hawk, short aircraft towbar & hand operated towbar.
Other service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
Other service - Meteorological service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
San
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
Secur
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Sun-Fri 0615-1930 (0515-1830).
Notes: 3 Bowsers (pressure and overwing). Approximately 500,000 lt.
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EGNO Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGNO 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
EGNO 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.