Aerodrome
EGSL - ANDREWSFIELD
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
- EGSL
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- 4 NM WNW of Braintree.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- No helicopter landing area listed
- Elevation
- 286 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 1.49° (2027) annual change 0.17°
- Coordinates
- 51.89500, 0.44917
Operating hours
0830-2100 (0800-1900) and by arrangement.
Operational notes
This aerodrome is PPR by telephone only. See also AD 2.20. Windsock lit during night flying.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
Contact
Operator: ANDREWSFIELD AVIATION LTD.
Phone: 01371-856744
Address: Saling Aerodrome, Stebbing, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 3TH.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09L | 799 m | Unavailable | Grass | 799 mTORA 799 m | 720 mASDA 799 m |
| 09R | 799 m | Unavailable | Grass | 799 mTORA 799 m | 720 mASDA 799 m |
| 27L | 799 m | Unavailable | Grass | 799 mTORA 799 m | 799 mASDA 799 m |
| 27R | 799 m | Unavailable | Grass | 799 mTORA 799 m | 799 mASDA 799 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| ANDREWSFIELD RADIO | 130.555 MHz | LIMITED • 0830-2100 (0800-1900) 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.
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
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Turn EGSL reference into a full briefing
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Preview
EGSL Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGSL 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
EGSL 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.