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Luton (EGGW/LTN) — London, United Kingdom

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
132.55
Runways
07/25
Elevation
526 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 8/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
88 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 15 on the ground · busiest hour 14:00Z
2026-10-172026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: EGGW
  • Name: Luton
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 51.874699
  • Longitude: -0.368333
  • Elevation: 526 ft
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Municipality: London
  • IATA Code: LTN
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/London
  • Distance from City: 44.1 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 07/25

  • Designation: 07/25
  • Dimensions: 7093 X 150
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NULL
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB (Rwy 25), ILS CAT I (Rwy 07), RNAV (GNSS)
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 132.550 MHz
  • Ground: 121.750 MHz
  • Operations: 129.550 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 120.575 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: Not recorded
  • 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: http://www.london-luton.co.uk/en/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Weight-based, approx GBP 7-11 per tonne MTOW
  • Parking Fee: GBP 0.40-0.80 per tonne per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: GBP
  • Remarks: Level 3 slot coordinated. Noise surcharges for Chapter 3 base aircraft.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Multiple suppliers available.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: Yes
  • Remarks: UK Border Force on-site. GAR required for flights from outside UK/CTA.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: 23:30
  • Curfew End: 06:00
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Night quota count system 23:30-06:00. QC/4 max during night period. Annual night movement cap applies.

Alternates

EGSS

  • ICAO: EGSS
  • Name: Stansted
  • Distance (NM): 22.4
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: UK Border Force on-site. GAR required for GA flights from outside UK/CTA.

EGLL

  • ICAO: EGLL
  • Name: Heathrow
  • Distance (NM): 24.5
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: UK Border Force on-site 24h. GAR must be submitted to Special Branch min 12h prior for non-scheduled flights. APIS/ePassport gates available.

EGLC

  • ICAO: EGLC
  • Name: London City
  • Distance (NM): 27.2
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

EGKB

  • ICAO: EGKB
  • Name: Biggin Hill
  • Distance (NM): 35.9
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Customs and immigration by prior arrangement. GAR required min 12h before arrival from outside UK/CTA.

EGMC

  • ICAO: EGMC
  • Name: Southend
  • Distance (NM): 43.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

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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

A4282/26
caution
Aerodrome closed
AD CLSD DUE WIP
2026-11-14 00:00 UTC 2026-11-14 05:30 UTC
A4283/26
caution
Aerodrome closed
AD CLSD DUE WIP
2026-11-14 00:00 UTC 2026-11-22 05:30 UTC
A4193/26
caution
Taxiway restriction
CONSTRUCTION EQPT PRESENT ALONG SIDE TWY ALPHA OUTSIDE CODE E STRIP AND OUTSIDE RUNWAY STRIP
2026-10-21 20:58 UTC 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

EGTR Elstree Airfield 13 NM EGLD Denham Aerodrome 18 NM EGWU RAF Northolt 19 NM EGTB Wycombe Air Park 23 NM EGSG Stapleford Aerodrome 24 NM EGLL Heathrow 25 NM EGLM White Waltham Airfield 27 NM EGLC London City 27 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at EGGW?
The tower frequency at Luton is 132.55 MHz.
What fuel is available at EGGW?
Luton offers Jet A-1.
Does EGGW require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports. Permit details for United Kingdom
Where is EGGW located?
Luton (EGGW) is located in London, United Kingdom.
What is the IATA code for EGGW?
The IATA code for Luton is LTN.
Does EGGW have an ILS approach?
Yes, Luton has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 07/25.
Is EGGW a port of entry?
Yes, Luton is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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