Aerodrome
EGSV - OLD BUCKENHAM
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
- EGSV
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- 12 NM SW of Norwich City.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- No helicopter landing area listed
- Elevation
- 195 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 1.65° (2027) annual change 0.17°
- Coordinates
- 52.49758, 1.05203
Operating hours
0800-2000 (0700-1900).
Operational notes
Aerodrome may be unmanned Mon-Thu. Electric aircraft charging available - request when submitting PPR. WDI: 522948.36N 0010309.77E.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
Contact
Operator: BUCKENHAM AVIATION CENTRE LTD
Phone: 01953-860806
Address: Old Buckenham Aerodrome, Abbey Road, Old Buckenham, Norfolk, NR17 1PU.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | 798 m | 18 m | Asphalt | 798 mTORA 798 m | 798 mASDA 798 m |
| 25 | 798 m | 18 m | Asphalt | 798 mTORA 798 m | 798 mASDA 798 m |
| 02 | 428 m | 18 m | Grass | 370 mTORA 370 m | 428 mASDA 428 m |
| 20 | 428 m | 18 m | Grass | 428 mTORA 428 m | 370 mASDA 428 m |
| 07L | 407 m | 23 m | Grass | 407 mTORA 407 m | 407 mASDA 407 m |
| 25R | 407 m | 23 m | Grass | 469 mTORA 469 m | 407 mASDA 469 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| BUCKENHAM RADIO | 124.405 MHz | LIMITED • Thu-Sun 0930-1630 (0830-1530) or SS, whichever is earlier, other times 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: As AD hours plus Sat and Sun 0900-1600 (0800-1500). PPR is required.
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Available on Request when submitting PPR.
When you are ready to brief
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- Nearby METAR/TAF and runway wind for departure planning
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Preview
EGSV Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGSV 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
EGSV 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.