Aerodrome
EGSH - NORWICH
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
- EGSH
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- 2.8 NM N of Norwich City Centre.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- No helicopter landing area listed
- Elevation
- 118 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 1.72° (2027) annual change 0.17°
- Coordinates
- 52.67593, 1.28266
Operating hours
0600-2130 (0500-2030). Outside of these hours see remarks.
Operational notes
01 May - 31 Oct: Mon to Thu, Sat 0600-2230 (0500-2130); Fri and Sun 0600-2300 (0500-2200). 01 Nov - 30 Apr: Sun to Fri 0600-2130; Sat 0600-2000. This aerodrome is strictly PPR. All movements outside published operating hours incur an extra charge. All requests to be made via Operations. Any changes to operating hours will be notified by NOTAM action. All aircraft operating for hire or reward from/to Norwich will be required to be handled by Norwich Airport Ltd. Handling should be requested by telephoning Operations on 01603-420658; Fax: 01603-414927 or e-mail: [email protected] or telephone the Terminal Services Manager on 01603-420645; Fax: 01603-420646. Norwich Handling Frequency 131.855 MHz. For fuel contact Fuel Services, Tel: 01603-402042. E-mail: [email protected] or via Norwich Airport Phone: 01603-420658 (Operations). SaxonAir are the preferred handling agents for GA and Business aviation. Handling by and use of the SaxonAir Apron is subject to Prior Permission from SaxonAir Operations. Tel: 01603-518111; Fax: 01603-488879; e-mail: [email protected]; website: www.saxonair.com See Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart Transverse surface gradients on Stands 4, 5 and 6 fall marginally outside the CAA/ICAO recommended criteria. Operators should be aware that localised gradients of 1 in 65 (1.54%) maximum have been confirmed within the above stand centre-line areas Western Apron is from E1 to E3. Apron Stands numbered 1 to 6 are located in front of the Terminal. These stands have stand number, yellow centre-line and ground stop marking and are designed for nose-in parking. Stand 7 is located on an area north of the terminal. Visiting aircraft may be required to park on Stand 9, located on the Eastern Apron in front of Hangar 8. There are no Stand Entry Guidance or Visual Docking Guidance Systems. All aircraft are required to be marshalled onto all stands. Transport will be provided for access to and from Stands 7 and 9. All runway holding points. WDIs: 524041.84N 0011650.67E, 524024.19N 0011713.85E. Two WDIs 200 M from Runway 09 and Runway 27 thresholds: 524029.00N 0011623.29E (LGTD) and 524029.34N 0011733.90E (LGTD). Terminal apron floodlighting. Obstacle lighting.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Use of this airport by aircraft not able to communicate with ATC by radio subject to prior permission. Aircraft towing banners, or non-powered gliders, may not land at or depart from the airport.
- Valid until: Unlimited
Contact
Operator: NORWICH AIRPORT LIMITED.
Phone: 01603-411923
Email: [email protected] (Operations)
Address: Amsterdam Way, Norwich NR6 6JA.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | 1,842 m | 45 m | Concrete/Asphalt | 1,993 mTORA 1,842 m | 1,842 mASDA 1,842 m |
| 27 | 1,842 m | 45 m | Concrete/Asphalt | 2,112 mTORA 1,842 m | 1,842 mASDA 1,842 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach | |||
| Approach | |||
| NORWICH APPROACH | 119.355 MHz | LIMITED • As per AD hours and by arrangement. • DOC 40 NM/25,000 FT. | Service notes: CTR/CTA hours coincident with AD hours. |
| Service notes: CTR/CTA hours coincident with AD hours. | |||
| Radar | |||
| Radar | |||
| NORWICH RADAR | 119.355 MHz | LIMITED • As per AD hours and by arrangement. • DOC 40 NM/25,000 FT. | Service notes: LARS is provided during Radar opening hours to a range of 30 NM. |
| NORWICH DIRECTOR | 128.330 MHz | LIMITED • When Instructed by ATC • Not continuously monitored. | |
| Service notes: LARS is provided during Radar opening hours to a range of 30 NM. | |||
| Tower | |||
| Tower | |||
| NORWICH TOWER | 124.255 MHz | LIMITED • As per AD hours and by arrangement. • DOC 20 NM/5000 FT. | |
| ATIS | |||
| ATIS | |||
| NORWICH INFORMATION | 128.630 MHz | LIMITED • As per AD hours and by arrangement. • DOC 60 NM/20,000 FT. | Service notes: Arrivals ATIS. Auto METAR when AD closed. |
| Service notes: Arrivals ATIS. Auto METAR when AD closed. | |||
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| NORWICH 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: As AD Hours
De-icing
Status: LIMITED
Hours: October to April during AD hours on request to Operations.
Notes: On request to Operations during AD hours.
Handling
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours and on request.
Notes: Nearest railway siding: Norwich.
Secur
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours and by arrangement.
Notes: Above ground storage: JET A-1 225,000 L; AVGAS 30,000 L.
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EGSH Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGSH 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.
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Briefing snapshot
EGSH 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.