What is the tower frequency at EGGW?

The tower frequency at Luton is 132.55 MHz.

Does EGGW require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Luton (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.

How long is the runway at EGGW?

The main runway at Luton (07/25) measures 7093 X 150.

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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Luton (EGGW/LTN) — London, United Kingdom

Luton (EGGW/LTN) serves London, United Kingdom. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (07/25). Field elevation is 526 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Missing: Operations

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 · Jul 23

149 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 65 on the ground · busiest hour 16:00Z

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: 2026-04-02

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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: 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: http://www.london-luton.co.uk/en/
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
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
GENDEC 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.

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

A2383/26 caution

Runway restriction

RWY 07/25 - AIRCRAFT SHOULD ENSURE TURNS ON THE RUNWAY (IN THE TURNING CIRCLES OR AT INTERSECTIONS) ARE CONDUCTED AT A LOW CONSTANT SPEED (5-8KTS) WITH MINIMAL THRUST, TO AVOID THE INBOARD MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL BECOMING STATIONARY

2026-06-25 06:49:00 2026-08-25 10:00:00

A2818/26 info

BATTLE OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL FLIGHT FLYPAST WI 1NM RADIUS OF 515251N 0002503W (LUTON). FOR OPERATIONAL CALLS ONLY CTC 01526 347716. AR-2026-6618/01.

2026-07-25 09:40:00 2026-07-26 12:50:00

A2772/26 info

UAS SWARM OPR WI 0.3NM RADIUS OF 514754N 0003331W (BERKHAMSTED). SWARM MADE UP OF 500 UAS. MAX HGT 400FT AGL. FOR INFO 07500 873866 / 07980 741970. AR-2026-6466/01.

2026-07-23 12:00:00 2026-09-30 22:30:00

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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?: Yes, landing permits are required for Luton (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.
How long is the runway at EGGW?: The main runway at Luton (07/25) measures 7093 X 150.
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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