Aerodrome
EGTO - ROCHESTER
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
- EGTO
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- 1.5 NM S of Rochester.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- No helicopter landing area listed
- Elevation
- 420 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 1.54° (2027) annual change 0.17°
- Coordinates
- 51.35194, 0.50278
Operating hours
0830-1730 (0730-1630).
Operational notes
This aerodrome is PPR. WDI 512102.44N 0003019.40E.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
Contact
Operator: ROCHESTER AIRPORT LTD
Phone: 01634-869969
Address: Rochester Airport, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9SD.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02L | 828 m | 32 m | Grass | 828 mTORA 828 m | 828 mASDA 828 m |
| 20R | 828 m | 32 m | Grass | 828 mTORA 828 m | 828 mASDA 828 m |
| 02R | 684 m | 21 m | Grass | 684 mTORA 684 m | 684 mASDA 684 m |
| 20L | 684 m | 21 m | Grass | 684 mTORA 684 m | 684 mASDA 684 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 | |||
| ROCHESTER INFORMATION | 122.255 MHz | LIMITED • 0830-1730 (0730-1630). • DOC 10 NM/2,400 FT | Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with AFIS hours. |
| Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with AFIS hours. | |||
Services
Customs
Status: LIMITED
Hours: By arrangement.
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: 0830-1715 (0730-1615).
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Preview
EGTO Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGTO 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
EGTO 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.