Gloucestershire Airport (EGBJ)
Medium airport · Staverton, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Gloucestershire Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGBJ |
| IATA | GLO |
| Elevation | 101 ft (31 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°53'39" W 2°10'2" 51.89420, -2.16722 |
| Location | Staverton, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,225 ft (983 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08/26 | 4,695 ft (1431 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Gloucestershire Airport at a glance
Gloucestershire Airport is a medium airport in Staverton, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as GLO. The field elevation of 101 ft (31 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGBJ are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 08/26 — offers 4,695 ft (1431 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGBJ shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Gloucestershire Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RAF Fairford | EGVA | 35 km (19 NM) |
| RAF Brize Norton | EGVN | 43 km (23 NM) |
| London Oxford Airport | EGTK | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Bristol Airport | EGGD | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Birmingham Airport | EGBB | 68 km (37 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gloucestershire Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 101 ft field elevation of Gloucestershire Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 88 airports and airfields we list for United Kingdom — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Gloucestershire Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gloucestershire Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gloucestershire Airport is EGBJ, and its IATA code is GLO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gloucestershire Airport above sea level?
Gloucestershire Airport sits at an elevation of 101 feet (31 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gloucestershire Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.8942, -2.1672 — in Staverton, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is RAF Fairford, about 35 km away.
Does EGBJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGBJ appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Gloucestershire Airport?
Gloucestershire Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 4,695 ft (1431 m) with a ASP surface.