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EGNR - HAWARDEN

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Aerodrome details

Ident
EGNR
Type
Aerodrome/Heliport
Location
3.5 NM WSW of Chester.
Status
Normal
Use
PERMIT
Helicopter facilities
Listed for this aerodrome
Elevation
45 ft
Magnetic variation
0.22° (2027) annual change 0.19°

Operating hours

Mon-Fri 0800-2100 (0700-2000); Sat, Sun & PH 0830-1800 (0730-1700).

Operational notes

This aerodrome is PPR. Additional activity outside published hours by NOTAM. Stop Bars at Hold points A1, B1, C1, D1, E1, G1 and N1. Runway guard lights at Hold points A1, B1, C1, D1, E1, G1 and N1. Taxiways G and J are unlit and not available for use at night. WDIs (LGTD): 531030.01N 0025908.18W; 531059.37N 0025829.30W. Obstacle lighting, apron floodlighting (except Apron N).

  • Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
  • Valid until: Unlimited
  • All calls to ATC will be recorded.

Contact

Operator: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LTD.

Phone: 01244-522012

Email: [email protected]

Address: Hawarden Airport, Broughton, Chester, N Wales, CH4 0DR.

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceTODALDA
042,093 m45 mConcrete/Asphalt2,109 mTORA 1,082 m1,660 mASDA 1,962 m
222,093 m45 mConcrete/Asphalt2,259 mTORA 2,042 m1,742 mASDA 2,042 m

Helicopter landing areas

1 landing area listed.

TLOF

Unavailable • 14 ft

Radio frequencies

CallsignFrequencyAvailability
Radar
HAWARDEN RADAR120.055 MHzLIMITED • Mon-Fri 0800-2100 (0700-2000); Sat, Sun & PH 0830-1800 (0730-1700). • DOC 40 NM/20,000 FT.
HAWARDEN RADAR130.015 MHzLIMITED When directed by ATC. DOC 40 NM/20,000 FT. Not continuously monitored.
Tower
HAWARDEN TOWER124.955 MHzLIMITED • Mon-Fri 0800-2100 (0700-2000); Sat, Sun & PH 0830-1800 (0730-1700). • DOC 20 NM/6,000 FT.
Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with Tower hours.
ATIS
HAWARDEN INFORMATION125.430 MHzLIMITED • Mon-Fri 0800-2100 (0700-2000); Sat, Sun & PH 0830-1800 (0730-1700). • DOC 40 NM/20,000 FT.
Other service
HAWARDEN FIRE121.605 MHzLIMITED • Available when Fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency. • Non-ATS frequency.

Services

Customs

Status: LIMITED

Hours: By arrangement. PPR 24 hours

De-icing

Status: LIMITED

Hours: As AD hours. By prior arrangement.

Notes: Mobile rig by prior arrangement.

Handling

Status: LIMITED

Hours: As AD hours. By prior arrangement.

Secur

Status: LIMITED

Hours: As AD hours. By prior arrangement.

Supplies service

Type: Supplies service

Status: LIMITED

Hours: As AD hours. By prior arrangement.

Notes: AVGAS: Fixed pump. AVTUR: Bowser (pressure and overwing).

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Preview

EGNR Pilot Briefing

Pro view

Weather

2,500 m visibility

METAR EGNR 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

Example generated 12:50 UTC

EGNR 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.