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EGLW

London Heliport · London

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
18 ft / 5 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 122.90 MHz (London Heliport TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
03/21 · 114 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for London Heliport (EGLW), located in London, 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 18 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
London Heliport
ICAO / IATA
EGLW / —
Municipality
London
Country
Region
GB-ENG — England
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
18 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 03 / 21
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 114 ft / 35 m
Runway Width: 52 ft / 16 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 24° / 204°
RWY 03 (24°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21 (204°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

RAD/APP London Heliport RAD/APP
122.90 MHz
TWR London Heliport TWR
122.90 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

EGLCILS
London City Airport
17 km / 9 nm
EGWU
RAF Northolt
19 km / 10 nm
EGLLILS
London Heathrow Airport
20 km / 11 nm
EGKB
London Biggin Hill Airport
21 km / 12 nm
EGKKILS
London Gatwick Airport
36 km / 19 nm

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