Lydd (EGMD/LYX) — Lydd, United Kingdom
Lydd (EGMD/LYX) serves Lydd, United Kingdom. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (03/21, 14/32). Field elevation is 13 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: EGMD
- Name: Lydd
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 50.9561
- Longitude: 0.939167
- Elevation: 13 ft
- Country: United Kingdom
- Municipality: Lydd
- IATA Code: LYX
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Distance from City: 2.4 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 03/21
- Designation: 03/21
- Dimensions: 4938 X 121
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), NDB
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 14/32
- Designation: 14/32
- Dimensions: 2264 X 115
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 128.525 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 120.700 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 129.225 MHz
Operation Hours
- 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.lydd-airport.co.uk/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: £6.00-£8.00 per tonne MTOW, minimum charge £40
- Parking Fee: £0.30-£0.70 per tonne MTOW per hour
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: GBP
- Remarks: VAT at 20% applicable on all fees.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Available during airport operating hours.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Available for piston aircraft. May require advance notice at smaller airfields.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: Yes
- 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.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 21:00
- Curfew End: 07:00
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Night curfew 21:00-07:00 local time. Deviations subject to prior approval. Noise abatement procedures in effect.
Alternates
LFAT
- ICAO: LFAT
- Name: Cote D'Opale
- Distance (NM): 36.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Le Touquet.
EGMC
- ICAO: EGMC
- Name: Southend
- Distance (NM): 38.1
- 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.
LFAC
- ICAO: LFAC
- Name: Calais-Dunkerque
- Distance (NM): 38.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Calais-Dunkerque.
EGKB
- ICAO: EGKB
- Name: Biggin Hill
- Distance (NM): 40.9
- 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.
EGKK
- ICAO: EGKK
- Name: Gatwick
- Distance (NM): 44.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: UK Border Force on-site. GAR required for GA flights from outside UK/CTA. ePassport gates available.
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United Kingdom Permit Requirements
- 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 flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at EGMD?
- The tower frequency at Lydd is 128.525 MHz.
- What fuel is available at EGMD?
- Lydd offers Jet A-1, 100LL.
- Does EGMD require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Lydd (United Kingdom).
- Where is EGMD located?
- Lydd (EGMD) is located in Lydd, United Kingdom.
- What is the IATA code for EGMD?
- The IATA code for Lydd is LYX.
- How long is the runway at EGMD?
- The main runway at Lydd (03/21) measures 4938 X 121.
- Is EGMD a port of entry?
- Yes, Lydd is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.