Leuchars Station Airfield (EGQL)
Medium airport · Leuchars, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Leuchars Station Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGQL |
| IATA | ADX |
| Elevation | 38 ft (12 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°22'26" W 2°52'8" 56.37398, -2.86886 |
| Location | Leuchars, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,491 ft (2588 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Leuchars Station Airfield at a glance
Leuchars Station Airfield is a medium airport in Leuchars, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as ADX. The field elevation of 38 ft (12 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGQL 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, 08/26, offers 8,491 ft (2588 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGQL 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 Leuchars Station Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dundee Airport | EGPN | 13 km (7 NM) |
| Edinburgh Airport | EGPH | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Aberdeen International Airport | EGPD | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Glasgow Airport | EGPF | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport | EGPK | 144 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Leuchars Station Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 38 ft field elevation of Leuchars Station 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 Leuchars Station Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Leuchars Station Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Leuchars Station Airfield is EGQL, and its IATA code is ADX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Leuchars Station Airfield above sea level?
Leuchars Station Airfield sits at an elevation of 38 feet (12 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Leuchars Station Airfield located?
The airport lies at 56.3740, -2.8689 — in Leuchars, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dundee Airport, about 13 km away.
Does EGQL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGQL 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 Leuchars Station Airfield?
Leuchars Station Airfield has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 8,491 ft (2588 m) with a ASP surface.