Aerodrome
EGTH - OLD WARDEN
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
- EGTH
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- 6 NM ESE Bedford
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- No helicopter landing area listed
- Elevation
- 127 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 1.23° (2027) annual change 0.17°
- Coordinates
- 52.08679, -0.31852
Operating hours
0600 (0500) or SR-30, whichever is later - SS+30.
Operational notes
Aerodrome is strictly PPR. The Shuttleworth Collection Museum, Swiss Gardens and Children’s play area on site, open 1000-1600 (0900-1600) see https://www.shuttleworth.org for further details.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Aerodrome operates under a seasonal licence (Nominated days only).
- Valid until: 2020-04-30
Contact
Operator: THE SHUTTLEWORTH COLLECTION
Phone: 01767-627933
Address: Shuttleworth Old Warden Aerodrome, Old Warden Park, Biggleswade, SG18 9EP.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02X | 1,000 m | 21 m | Grass | 1,000 mTORA 1,000 m | 1,068 mASDA 1,068 m |
| 20X | 1,000 m | 21 m | Grass | 1,087 mTORA 1,087 m | 1,000 mASDA 1,087 m |
| 02 | 799 m | 21 m | Grass | 799 mTORA 799 m | 799 mASDA 799 m |
| 20 | 799 m | 21 m | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight information service | |||
| Flight information service | |||
| OLD WARDEN INFORMATION | 130.705 MHz | LIMITED • Display Days and Special Events. • DOC 10 NM/3000 FT. | Service notes: All aircraft to make calls to Old Warden Traffic outside of activated hours. |
| Service notes: All aircraft to make calls to Old Warden Traffic outside of activated hours. | |||
| Other service - Radio | |||
| Other service - Radio | |||
| OLD WARDEN RADIO | 130.705 MHz | LIMITED • Display Days and Special Events. • A/G frequency. | Service notes: All aircraft to make calls to Old Warden Traffic outside of activated hours. |
| Service notes: All aircraft to make calls to Old Warden Traffic outside of activated hours. | |||
Services
Customs
Status: LIMITED
Hours: By Arrangement.
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: During AD published hours.
Notes: Self-service fuelling facilities (pay at pump).
When you are ready to brief
Turn EGTH reference into a full briefing
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- Nearby METAR/TAF and runway wind for departure planning
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Preview
EGTH Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGTH 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
EGTH 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.