Does EGTR require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Elstree Airfield (United Kingdom).

Where is EGTR located?

Elstree Airfield (EGTR) is located in Watford, United Kingdom.

How long is the runway at EGTR?

The main runway at Elstree Airfield (08/26) measures 651x20m.

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Elstree Airfield (EGTR) — Watford, United Kingdom

Elstree Airfield (EGTR) serves Watford, United Kingdom. This is a small airport with 1 runway (08/26). Field elevation is 332 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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62% Data Complete 32 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 2/10

Data last updated: 2026-05-03

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: EGTR
Name: Elstree Airfield
Type: small_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 51.6558
Longitude: -0.325833
Elevation: 332 ft
Country: United Kingdom
Municipality: Watford
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 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 651x20m
Surface: Asphalt
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: 122.400, 122.400 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

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

L1486/26 info

Aerodrome restriction

TRAINING CIRCUITS NOT AVBL

2026-08-31 08:00:00 2026-08-31 19:00:00

L4299/26 caution

Obstacle erected

MOBILE CRANE OPR 514016N 0002231W (BERRY GROVE PUMPING STATION, NORTH WATFORD) 99FT AGL/294FT AMSL

2026-08-04 00:01:00 2026-09-04 23:59:00

L4120/26 caution

Obstacle erected

LIT CRANE OPR PSN 514016N 0002231W (BUSHEY). MAX HGT 99FT AGL/294FT AMSL.

2026-08-04 00:00:00 2026-09-04 23:59:00

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does EGTR require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Elstree Airfield (United Kingdom).
Where is EGTR located?: Elstree Airfield (EGTR) is located in Watford, United Kingdom.
How long is the runway at EGTR?: The main runway at Elstree Airfield (08/26) measures 651x20m.

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