Lydd London Ashford Airport (EGMD)
Medium airport · Romney Marsh, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Lydd London Ashford Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGMD |
| IATA | LYX |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°57'22" E 0°56'21" 50.95625, 0.93907 |
| Location | Romney Marsh, Kent, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4,938 ft (1505 m) | 105 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lydd London Ashford Airport at a glance
Lydd London Ashford Airport is a medium airport in Romney Marsh, Kent, England, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as LYX. The field elevation of 13 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGMD 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, 03/21, offers 4,938 ft (1505 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGMD 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 Lydd London Ashford Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport | LFAT | 68 km (37 NM) |
| London Southend Airport | EGMC | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Calais Marck Airport | LFAC | 71 km (38 NM) |
| London Biggin Hill Airport | EGKB | 76 km (41 NM) |
| London Gatwick Airport | EGKK | 81 km (44 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lydd London Ashford Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 13 ft field elevation of Lydd London Ashford 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 Lydd London Ashford Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lydd London Ashford Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lydd London Ashford Airport is EGMD, and its IATA code is LYX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lydd London Ashford Airport above sea level?
Lydd London Ashford Airport sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lydd London Ashford Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.9562, 0.9391 — in Romney Marsh, Kent, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport, about 68 km away.
Does EGMD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGMD 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 Lydd London Ashford Airport?
Lydd London Ashford Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 4,938 ft (1505 m) with a ASP surface.