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EGTR

Elstree Airfield · Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
332 ft / 101 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
AFIS 122.40 MHz (Elstree AFIS)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
08/26 · 2,135 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Elstree Airfield (EGTR), located in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, 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 332 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
Elstree Airfield
ICAO / IATA
EGTR / —
Municipality
Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
Country
Region
GB-ENG — England
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
332 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 08 / 26
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 2,135 ft / 651 m
Runway Width: 65 ft / 20 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 80° / 260°
RWY 08 (80°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (260°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/G Elstree A/G
122.40 MHz
AFIS Elstree AFIS
122.40 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

EGWU
RAF Northolt
13 km / 7 nm
EGLLILS
London Heathrow Airport
23 km / 12 nm
EGGWILS
London Luton Airport
25 km / 13 nm
EGLCILS
London City Airport
31 km / 17 nm
EGKB
London Biggin Hill Airport
44 km / 24 nm

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