Southampton Airport (EGHI)
Medium airport · Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Southampton Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGHI |
| IATA | SOU |
| Elevation | 44 ft (13 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°57'1" W 1°21'24" 50.95030, -1.35680 |
| Location | Southampton, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6,191 ft (1887 m) | 119 ft | ASP | Yes |
Southampton Airport at a glance
Southampton Airport is a medium airport in Southampton, England, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as SOU. The field elevation of 44 ft (13 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGHI are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 02/20, offers 6,191 ft (1887 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGHI 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 Southampton Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lasham Airfield | EGHL | 35 km (19 NM) |
| MoD Boscombe Down | EGDM | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Bournemouth Airport | EGHH | 39 km (21 NM) |
| RAF Odiham | EGVO | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Farnborough Airport | EGLF | 54 km (29 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Southampton Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 44 ft field elevation of Southampton 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 Southampton Airport
What is the ICAO code of Southampton Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Southampton Airport is EGHI, and its IATA code is SOU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Southampton Airport above sea level?
Southampton Airport sits at an elevation of 44 feet (13 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Southampton Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.9503, -1.3568 — in Southampton, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lasham Airfield, about 35 km away.
Does EGHI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGHI 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 Southampton Airport?
Southampton Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 6,191 ft (1887 m) with a ASP surface.