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GB-0042

Lower Upham Airfield · Southampton, Hampshire

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
203 ft / 62 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
04/22 · 2,126 ft · GrassUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Lower Upham Airfield (GB-0042), located in Southampton, Hampshire, 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 203 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
Lower Upham Airfield
ICAO / IATA
GB-0042 / —
Municipality
Southampton, Hampshire
Country
Region
GB-ENG — England
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
203 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 04 / 22
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,126 ft / 648 m
Runway Width: 0 ft /
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: ° / °
RWY 04
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

EGHIILS
Southampton Airport
8 km / 4 nm
EGHL
Lasham Airfield
28 km / 15 nm
EGVO
RAF Odiham
36 km / 19 nm
EGDM
MoD Boscombe Down
40 km / 22 nm
EGHHILS
Bournemouth Airport
47 km / 25 nm

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