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EGBG
Leicester Airport · Leicester, Leicestershire
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
469 ft / 143 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
A/G 122.13 MHz (RDO)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Leicester Airport (EGBG), located in Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 5 active runways with a maximum elevation of 469 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.
Full Name
Leicester Airport
ICAO / IATA
EGBG / —
Municipality
Leicester, Leicestershire
Country
Region
GB-ENG — England
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
469 ft
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Runway 10 / 28
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,084 ft / 940 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 96° / 276°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 96° / 276°
RWY 10 (96°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 28 (276°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 15 / 33
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,624 ft / 495 m
Runway Width: 59 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 148.8° / 328.8°
Runway Width: 59 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 148.8° / 328.8°
RWY 15 (148.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (328.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 04 / 22
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,608 ft / 490 m
Runway Width: 59 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 37.8° / 217.8°
Runway Width: 59 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 37.8° / 217.8°
RWY 04 (37.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (217.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 16 / 34
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,371 ft / 418 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 150.8° / 330.8°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 150.8° / 330.8°
RWY 16 (150.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34 (330.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 06 / 24
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,099 ft / 335 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 54.8° / 234.8°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 54.8° / 234.8°
RWY 06 (54.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24 (234.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/G RDO
122.13 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026