Lasham Airfield (EGHL)
Medium airport · Alton, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Lasham Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGHL |
| Elevation | 618 ft (188 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°11'15" W 1°1'54" 51.18744, -1.03166 |
| Location | Alton, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,896 ft (1797 m) | 131 ft | ASP | No |
Lasham Airfield at a glance
Lasham Airfield is a medium airport in Alton, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. The field elevation of 618 ft (188 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGHL are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 5,896 ft (1797 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGHL 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 Lasham Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RAF Odiham | EGVO | 8 km (4 NM) |
| Blackbushe Airport | EGLK | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Farnborough Airport | EGLF | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Southampton Airport | EGHI | 35 km (19 NM) |
| RAF Benson | EGUB | 48 km (26 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lasham Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 618 ft field elevation of Lasham Airfield 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 Lasham Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Lasham Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Lasham Airfield is EGHL, 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 Lasham Airfield above sea level?
Lasham Airfield sits at an elevation of 618 feet (188 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lasham Airfield located?
The airport lies at 51.1874, -1.0317 — in Alton, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is RAF Odiham, about 8 km away.
Does EGHL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGHL 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 Lasham Airfield?
Lasham Airfield has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 5,896 ft (1797 m) with a ASP surface.