Warton Aerodrome (EGNO)
Medium airport · Warton, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Warton Aerodrome |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGNO |
| IATA | WRT |
| Elevation | 55 ft (17 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°44'42" W 2°52'59" 53.74510, -2.88306 |
| Location | Warton, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 7,946 ft (2422 m) | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
Warton Aerodrome at a glance
Warton Aerodrome is a medium airport in Warton, England, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as WRT. The field elevation of 55 ft (17 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGNO 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, 07/25, offers 7,946 ft (2422 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGNO 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 Warton Aerodrome
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackpool Airport | EGNH | 10 km (5 NM) |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | EGGP | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Barrow Walney Island Airport | EGNL | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Manchester Airport | EGCC | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Hawarden Airport | EGNR | 63 km (34 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Warton Aerodrome
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 55 ft field elevation of Warton Aerodrome 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 Warton Aerodrome
What is the ICAO code of Warton Aerodrome?
The ICAO identifier of Warton Aerodrome is EGNO, and its IATA code is WRT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Warton Aerodrome above sea level?
Warton Aerodrome sits at an elevation of 55 feet (17 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Warton Aerodrome located?
The airport lies at 53.7451, -2.8831 — in Warton, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Blackpool Airport, about 10 km away.
Does EGNO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGNO 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 Warton Aerodrome?
Warton Aerodrome has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 7,946 ft (2422 m) with a ASP surface.