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EGGW

London Luton Airport · Luton, Bedfordshire

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
526 ft / 160 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 132.55 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
07/25 · 7,093 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for London Luton Airport (EGGW), located in Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 526 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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
London Luton Airport
ICAO / IATA
EGGW / LTN
Municipality
Luton, Bedfordshire
Country
Region
GB-ENG — England
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
526 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 07 / 25
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,093 ft / 2,162 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 74° / 254°
RWY 07 (74°)
109.15 MHz
IDENT: I-LTN | CRS: 71°
RWY 25 (254°)
109.15 MHz
IDENT: I-LUA | CRS: 251°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
129.55 MHz
ATIS ATIS
120.58 MHz
GND GND
121.75 MHz
TWR TWR
132.55 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

EGTC
Cranfield Airport
28 km / 15 nm
EGWU
RAF Northolt
36 km / 19 nm
EGSSILS
London Stansted Airport
41 km / 22 nm
EGLLILS
London Heathrow Airport
45 km / 25 nm
EGLCILS
London City Airport
50 km / 27 nm

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