Wattisham Airfield (EGUW)
Medium airport · Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Wattisham Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGUW |
| Elevation | 284 ft (87 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°7'39" E 0°57'22" 52.12745, 0.95619 |
| Location | Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 7,953 ft (2424 m) | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
Wattisham Airfield at a glance
Wattisham Airfield is a medium airport in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom. The field elevation of 284 ft (87 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGUW 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, 05/23, offers 7,953 ft (2424 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGUW 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 Wattisham Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RAF Honington | EGXH | 27 km (15 NM) |
| RAF Mildenhall | EGUN | 41 km (22 NM) |
| RAF Lakenheath | EGUL | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Cambridge City Airport | EGSC | 54 km (29 NM) |
| London Stansted Airport | EGSS | 56 km (30 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wattisham Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 284 ft field elevation of Wattisham 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 Wattisham Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Wattisham Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Wattisham Airfield is EGUW, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wattisham Airfield above sea level?
Wattisham Airfield sits at an elevation of 284 feet (87 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wattisham Airfield located?
The airport lies at 52.1275, 0.9562 — in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is RAF Honington, about 27 km away.
Does EGUW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGUW 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 Wattisham Airfield?
Wattisham Airfield has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 7,953 ft (2424 m) with a ASP surface.