Anglesey Airport (EGOV)
Medium airport · Angelsey, Wales, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Anglesey Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGOV |
| IATA | VLY |
| Elevation | 37 ft (11 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°14'53" W 4°32'7" 53.24810, -4.53534 |
| Location | Angelsey, Wales, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,377 ft (1639 m) | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 7,513 ft (2290 m) | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
Anglesey Airport at a glance
Anglesey Airport is a medium airport in Angelsey, Wales, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as VLY. The field elevation of 37 ft (11 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGOV are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 7,513 ft (2290 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGOV 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 Anglesey Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Isle of Man Airport | EGNS | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Hawarden Airport | EGNR | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | EGGP | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Blackpool Airport | EGNH | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Dublin Airport | EIDW | 116 km (63 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Anglesey Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 37 ft field elevation of Anglesey 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 Anglesey Airport
What is the ICAO code of Anglesey Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Anglesey Airport is EGOV, and its IATA code is VLY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Anglesey Airport above sea level?
Anglesey Airport sits at an elevation of 37 feet (11 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Anglesey Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.2481, -4.5353 — in Angelsey, Wales, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Isle of Man Airport, about 93 km away.
Does EGOV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGOV 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 Anglesey Airport?
Anglesey Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 7,513 ft (2290 m) with a ASP surface.