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EGSX
North Weald Airfield · Epping, Essex
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
321 ft / 98 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
A/G 123.53 MHz (RDO)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for North Weald Airfield (EGSX), located in Epping, Essex, United Kingdom. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 321 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
North Weald Airfield
ICAO / IATA
EGSX / —
Municipality
Epping, Essex
Country
Region
GB-ENG — England
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
321 ft
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Runway 02 / 20
UNLIT
Runway Length: 6,332 ft / 1,930 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 18° / 198°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 18° / 198°
RWY 02 (18°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20 (198°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 13 / 31
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,005 ft / 916 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 128° / 328°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 128° / 328°
RWY 13 (128°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31 (328°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/G RDO
123.53 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026