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EGWU

RAF Northolt · Northolt, Greater London

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
124 ft / 38 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 120.67 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
07/25 · 5,545 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for RAF Northolt (EGWU), located in Northolt, Greater 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 124 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
RAF Northolt
ICAO / IATA
EGWU / NHT
Municipality
Northolt, Greater London
Country
Region
GB-ENG — England
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
124 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 07 / 25
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,545 ft / 1,690 m
Runway Width: 151 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 69.7° / 249.7°
RWY 07 (69.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25 (249.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
126.45 MHz
ATIS
125.13 MHz
ATIS ATIS
300.35 MHz
DEP
120.33 MHz
DEP DEP
129.13 MHz
DIR
130.35 MHz
GRN
121.58 MHz
OPS OPS
132.65 MHz
RDR Talk down
125.88 MHz
TWR TWR
120.67 MHz
TWR
281.18 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

EGLLILS
London Heathrow Airport
10 km / 5 nm
EGLCILS
London City Airport
33 km / 18 nm
EGGWILS
London Luton Airport
36 km / 19 nm
EGLK
Blackbushe Airport
39 km / 21 nm
EGLF
Farnborough Airport
40 km / 21 nm

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