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EGSL

Andrewsfield Aerodrome · Braintree, Essex

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
286 ft / 87 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
AFIS 130.56 MHz (Andrewsfield AFIS)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Andrewsfield Aerodrome (EGSL), located in Braintree, Essex, 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 286 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
Andrewsfield Aerodrome
ICAO / IATA
EGSL / —
Municipality
Braintree, Essex
Country
Region
GB-ENG — England
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
286 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 09L / 27R
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 2,621 ft / 799 m
Runway Width: 0 ft / —
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 87° / 267°
RWY 09L (87°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27R (267°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 09R / 27L
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 2,621 ft / 799 m
Runway Width: 0 ft / —
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 87° / 267°
RWY 09R (87°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27L (267°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 09 / 27
UNLIT
Runway Length: 0 ft / 0 m
Runway Width: 0 ft / 0 m
Surface Type: UNK
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 09
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/G Andrewsfield Radio
130.56 MHz
AFIS Andrewsfield AFIS
130.56 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

EGSSILS
London Stansted Airport
15 km / 8 nm
EGSC
Cambridge City Airport
39 km / 21 nm
EGMCILS
London Southend Airport
40 km / 21 nm
EGUW
Wattisham Airfield
43 km / 23 nm
EGLCILS
London City Airport
51 km / 28 nm

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