Nottingham City Airport (EGBN)
Medium airport · Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Nottingham City Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGBN |
| IATA | NQT |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°55'12" W 1°4'45" 52.92000, -1.07917 |
| Location | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 2,693 ft (821 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
| 09/27 | 3,445 ft (1050 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nottingham City Airport at a glance
Nottingham City Airport is a medium airport in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as NQT. The field elevation of 138 ft (42 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGBN 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 — 09/27 — offers 3,445 ft (1050 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGBN 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 Nottingham City Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | EGNX | 19 km (10 NM) |
| RAF Barkston Heath | EGYE | 35 km (19 NM) |
| RAF Cranwell | EGYD | 41 km (22 NM) |
| RAF Waddington | EGXW | 46 km (25 NM) |
| RAF Wittering | EGXT | 53 km (29 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nottingham City Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 138 ft field elevation of Nottingham City 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 Nottingham City Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nottingham City Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nottingham City Airport is EGBN, and its IATA code is NQT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nottingham City Airport above sea level?
Nottingham City Airport sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nottingham City Airport located?
The airport lies at 52.9200, -1.0792 — in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is East Midlands Airport, about 19 km away.
Does EGBN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGBN 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 Nottingham City Airport?
Nottingham City Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 3,445 ft (1050 m) with a ASP surface.