What is the tower frequency at EGDM?

The tower frequency at MoD Boscombe Down Airport is 130.75 MHz.

Does EGDM require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for MoD Boscombe Down Airport (United Kingdom).

Where is EGDM located?

MoD Boscombe Down Airport (EGDM) is located in Amesbury, United Kingdom.

How long is the runway at EGDM?

The main runway at MoD Boscombe Down Airport (05/23) measures 3212x46m.

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MoD Boscombe Down Airport (EGDM) — Amesbury, United Kingdom

MoD Boscombe Down Airport (EGDM) serves Amesbury, United Kingdom. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (05/23, 05N/23N). Field elevation is 407 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 2/10

Observed Activity · Jul 23

26 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 6 on the ground · busiest hour 13:00Z

2026-07-182026-07-23

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-07-22

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: EGDM
Name: MoD Boscombe Down Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Military
Latitude: 51.152199
Longitude: -1.74741
Elevation: 407 ft
Country: United Kingdom
Municipality: Amesbury
IATA Code: N/A
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/London
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 05/23

Designation: 05/23
Dimensions: 3212x46m
Surface: PEM
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: ILS 23 109.1
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 05N/23N

Designation: 05N/23N
Dimensions: 766m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 17/35

Designation: 17/35
Dimensions: 1914x46m
Surface: PEM
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 130.750 MHz
Ground: 130.750 MHz
Operations: 130.000 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 130.000 MHz
ATIS: 27.572 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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United Kingdom Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 3 working days (ad hoc charter); 5 working days (experimental/non-standard); longer for first-time applicants

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports.

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Active NOTAMs

U6357/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

AD EXTENDED TO 24/7 OPR HR FOR OPERATIONAL TASKS ONLY. ATS MAY BE PROVIDED DURING THESE TIMES BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT.

2026-07-27 07:30:00 2026-10-23 15:30:00

U6318/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

AD AMENDED OPR HR. NOTAM CANCELLED

2026-07-24 08:35:36 Until further notice

U6033/26 caution

Navigation equipment issue

ILS GP RWY 23 U/S, LOCALISER/DME ONLY

2026-07-13 15:04:00 2026-08-10 17:00:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at EGDM?: The tower frequency at MoD Boscombe Down Airport is 130.75 MHz.
Does EGDM require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for MoD Boscombe Down Airport (United Kingdom).
Where is EGDM located?: MoD Boscombe Down Airport (EGDM) is located in Amesbury, United Kingdom.
How long is the runway at EGDM?: The main runway at MoD Boscombe Down Airport (05/23) measures 3212x46m.

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