Leeds Bradford Airport (EGNM)
Large airport · Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Leeds Bradford Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGNM |
| IATA | LBA |
| Elevation | 681 ft (208 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°51'57" W 1°39'38" 53.86590, -1.66057 |
| Location | Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 7,381 ft (2250 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Leeds Bradford Airport at a glance
Leeds Bradford Airport is a large airport in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as LBA. The field elevation of 681 ft (208 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGNM 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, 14/32, offers 7,381 ft (2250 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGNM 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 Bradford Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds East Airport | EGCM | 31 km (17 NM) |
| RAF Topcliffe | EGXZ | 42 km (23 NM) |
| RAF Leeming | EGXE | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Manchester Airport | EGCC | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Teesside International Airport | EGNV | 73 km (39 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Leeds Bradford Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 681 ft field elevation of Leeds Bradford 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 Bradford Airport
What is the ICAO code of Leeds Bradford Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Leeds Bradford Airport is EGNM, and its IATA code is LBA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Leeds Bradford Airport above sea level?
Leeds Bradford Airport sits at an elevation of 681 feet (208 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 Bradford Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.8659, -1.6606 — in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Leeds East Airport, about 31 km away.
Does EGNM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGNM 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 Bradford Airport?
Leeds Bradford Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 7,381 ft (2250 m) with a CON surface.