Leeds East Airport (EGCM)
Medium airport · Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Leeds East Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGCM |
| Elevation | 29 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°50'5" W 1°11'41" 53.83475, -1.19468 |
| Location | Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,158 ft (1877 m) | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16/34 | 5,466 ft (1666 m) | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
Leeds East Airport at a glance
Leeds East Airport is a medium airport in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. The field elevation of 29 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGCM 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 — 06/24 — offers 6,158 ft (1877 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGCM 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 Leeds East Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | EGNM | 31 km (17 NM) |
| RAF Topcliffe | EGXZ | 43 km (23 NM) |
| RAF Leeming | EGXE | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Humberside Airport | EGNJ | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Teesside International Airport | EGNV | 77 km (42 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Leeds East Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 29 ft field elevation of Leeds East 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 Leeds East Airport
What is the ICAO code of Leeds East Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Leeds East Airport is EGCM, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Leeds East Airport above sea level?
Leeds East Airport sits at an elevation of 29 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Leeds East Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.8347, -1.1947 — in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Leeds Bradford Airport, about 31 km away.
Does EGCM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGCM 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 Leeds East Airport?
Leeds East Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 6,158 ft (1877 m) with a ASP surface.