Aerodrome
EGNW - WICKENBY
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
- EGNW
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- 8 NM NE of Lincoln.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- No helicopter landing area listed
- Elevation
- 84 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 1.13° (2027) annual change 0.18°
- Coordinates
- 53.31694, -0.34889
Operating hours
Wed-Sun 1000-1600 (0900-1500); and by arrangement.
Operational notes
This aerodrome is PPR for all movements. Aerodrome available for aircraft requiring a licensed aerodrome by arrangement only. Aircraft transitioning from the runways to the grass parking area or to the fuel point are to follow the taxiway centrelines marked by a solid yellow line.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
Contact
Operator: WICKENBY AERODROME LLP.
Phone: 01673-885000
Email: [email protected]
Address: The Old Control Tower, Wickenby Airfield, Langworth, Lincolnshire, LN3 5AX.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | 530 m | 18 m | Asphalt | 530 mTORA 530 m | 530 mASDA 530 m |
| 21 | 530 m | 18 m | Asphalt | 530 mTORA 530 m | 530 mASDA 530 m |
| 15 | 497 m | 18 m | Asphalt | 497 mTORA 497 m | 497 mASDA 497 m |
| 33 | 497 m | 18 m | Asphalt | 497 mTORA 497 m | 497 mASDA 497 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| WICKENBY RADIO | 122.455 MHz | LIMITED • Fri-Sun 1000-1600 (0900-1500); and by arrangement. • A/G Frequency | Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with A/G hours, but not by arrangement. |
| Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with A/G hours, but not by arrangement. | |||
Services
Customs
Status: LIMITED
Hours: By arrangement.
Other service - WICKENBY RADIO
Status: LIMITED
Hours: By arrangement.
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours and Monday and Tuesday by arrangement.
Notes: Self Service Fuel Facility. Payment can be made by credit/debit card.
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- Nearby METAR/TAF and runway wind for departure planning
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Preview
EGNW Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGNW 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
EGNW 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.