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EGSQ

Clacton Airfield · Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
37 ft / 11 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
A/G 118.15 MHz (Clacton A/G)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 1,961 ft · GrassUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Clacton Airfield (EGSQ), located in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, 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 37 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
Clacton Airfield
ICAO / IATA
EGSQ / —
Municipality
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
Country
Region
GB-ENG — England
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
37 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,961 ft / 598 m
Runway Width: 59 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 181° / 1°
RWY 18 (181°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (1°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/G Clacton A/G
118.15 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

EGMCILS
London Southend Airport
38 km / 21 nm
EGUW
Wattisham Airfield
40 km / 22 nm
EGSSILS
London Stansted Airport
62 km / 34 nm
EGXH
RAF Honington
67 km / 36 nm
EGUN
RAF Mildenhall
78 km / 42 nm

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