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EGBD

Derby Airfield · Derby, Derbyshire

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
175 ft / 53 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
A/G 118.35 MHz (Derby A/G)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Derby Airfield (EGBD), located in Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 175 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 6,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Derby Airfield
ICAO / IATA
EGBD / —
Municipality
Derby, Derbyshire
Country
Region
GB-ENG — England
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
175 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 17 / 35
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,949 ft / 594 m
Runway Width: 65 ft / 20 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 176° / 356°
RWY 17 (176°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (356°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 05 / 23
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,794 ft / 547 m
Runway Width: 65 ft / 20 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 52° / 232°
RWY 05 (52°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (232°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 10 / 28
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,486 ft / 453 m
Runway Width: 65 ft / 20 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 101° / 281°
RWY 10 (101°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 28 (281°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/G Derby A/G
118.35 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

EGNXILS
East Midlands Airport
20 km / 11 nm
EGBN
Nottingham City Airport
37 km / 20 nm
EGBBILS
Birmingham Airport
46 km / 25 nm
EGWC
RAF Cosford
52 km / 28 nm
EGBE
Coventry Airport
55 km / 30 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026