Aerodrome
EGSY - ST ATHAN
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
- EGSY
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- 10 NM WSW of Cardiff city.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- No helicopter landing area listed
- Elevation
- 164 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 0.24° (2027) annual change 0.18°
- Coordinates
- 51.40475, -3.43575
Operating hours
0900-1700 (0800-1600) PPR H24. Extension of hours by prior arrangement.
Operational notes
This aerodrome is strictly by PPR via Airfield Operations by telephone Monday-Friday on 01446-243901/2 or via email [email protected]. For weekends and Bank Holidays, by telephone to our Fire Team on 01446-243912. No lighting provided for night operations on Apron Alpha, Apron Echo and Maintenance Area Echo. Yellow taxiway markings and parking slot guidance on Apron Echo. There are no aircraft stands or stand markings. Aircraft marshalling is mandatory on Apron Alpha, Apron Charlie, Maintenance Area Echo, and the ecube and Caerdav demised areas. Runway guard lights are positioned at Holding Points A1, A6, C, D, E, F, G and H. There are 2 illuminated WDIs to the south of Runway 07/25, adjacent to the runway threshold markings. Taxiway Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and Echo edge lights remain on outside ATC Ops hours for SAR and Police helicopter operations.
- Valid until: Unlimited
- IFR Arrivals and Departures, VFR and SVFR see AD 2.22 item 6.
Contact
Operator: CARDIFF INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ON BEHALF OF THE WELSH GOV.
Phone: 01446-243901
Email: [email protected]
Address: Aerodrome Manager, Dragon Way, Bro Tathan West, St Athan, Barry, CF62 4AF.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | 1,828 m | 45 m | Asphalt | 1,846 mTORA 1,828 m | 1,778 mASDA 1,874 m |
| 25 | 1,828 m | 45 m | Asphalt | 1,840 mTORA 1,828 m | 1,816 mASDA 1,877 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach | |||
| Approach | |||
| CARDIFF APPROACH | 119.155 MHz | NORMAL DOC 50 NM/19,000 FT. Initial contact frequency. | Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours. |
| CARDIFF APPROACH | 125.855 MHz | LIMITED • As directed by ATC • DOC 40 NM/19,000 FT. | |
| Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours. | |||
| Radar | |||
| Radar | |||
| CARDIFF RADAR | 125.855 MHz | LIMITED • 0600-2300 (0500-2200) • DOC 50 NM/19,000 FT. | Service notes: Radar may be available 2300-0600 (2200-0500). |
| Service notes: Radar may be available 2300-0600 (2200-0500). | |||
| Tower | |||
| Tower | |||
| ST ATHAN TOWER | 122.865 MHz | LIMITED • AD Hours. • DOC 15 NM/4000 FT. | Service notes: Operators of aircraft that are not equipped for 8.33 kHz should contact ATC by email at [email protected] and [email protected] prior to operating to/at this aerodrome. |
| ST ATHAN TOWER | 241.125 MHz | LIMITED AD Hours. DOC 18 NM/4000 FT. For UWAS Emergencies. | |
| Service notes: Operators of aircraft that are not equipped for 8.33 kHz should contact ATC by email at [email protected] and [email protected] prior to operating to/at this aerodrome. | |||
| ATIS | |||
| ATIS | |||
| ST ATHAN INFORMATION | 130.560 MHz | NORMAL • DOC 15 NM/4000 FT. | Service notes: ATIS information available by telephone 01446-243943. |
| Service notes: ATIS information available by telephone 01446-243943. | |||
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| ST ATHAN FIRE | 121.600 MHz | LIMITED • AD Hours. | Service notes: Available when fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency. |
| Service notes: Available when fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency. | |||
Services
Customs
Hours: By arrangement.
Handling
Status: LIMITED
Hours: By prior arrangement with on-site based operators.
Notes: All visiting aircraft require to be sponsored by one of the resident AD organisations.
Medic
Status: LIMITED
Notes: Limited.
Other service - Meteorological service
Status: LIMITED
Secur
Status: LIMITED
Hours: On request by prior arrangement.
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: AVGAS 100LL available 0830-1700 (0730-1600). Jet A1 available 0830-1700 (0730-1600).
Notes: Bowsers: 2 x 5000 LT AVGAS. 1 x 17,400 LT JET A-1, 1 x 17,000 LT JET A-1.
Tower - ST ATHAN TOWER
Status: LIMITED
Hours: 0900-1700 Winter (Summer 1 hr earlier).
Transport
Status: LIMITED
Notes: Limited.
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EGSY Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGSY 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
EGSY 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.