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Wattisham Airfield (EGUW) — Stowmarket, United Kingdom

At a glance

Tower
122.1
Runways
05/23
Elevation
284 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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65% Data Complete 34 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 2/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 2/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
16 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 10:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
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: EGUW
  • Name: Wattisham Airfield
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: 52.127453
  • Longitude: 0.956189
  • Elevation: 284 ft
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Municipality: Stowmarket
  • 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: 2424x46m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: ILS 23 109.95
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 122.100 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 125.800 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 123.300 MHz
  • 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: 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: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

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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

Q0010/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
AD NOT AVBL TO ALL VISITING ACFT DUE POWER OUTAGE
2026-11-06 13:00 UTC 2026-11-06 17:00 UTC
Q0006/26
info
ILS out of service
ILS RWY 23 NOT AVBL DUE WIP)
2026-11-01 00:00 UTC 2026-11-30 23:59 UTC
U7587/26
warning
ILS out of service
ILS RWY 23 NOT AVBL DUE TO WIP
2026-09-14 07:30 UTC 2026-10-31 23:59 UTC

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at EGUW?
The tower frequency at Wattisham Airfield is 122.1 MHz.
Does EGUW 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 EGUW located?
Wattisham Airfield (EGUW) is located in Stowmarket, United Kingdom.
How long is the runway at EGUW?
The main runway at Wattisham Airfield (05/23) measures 2424x46m.