RAF Northolt (EGWU)
Medium airport · Northolt, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | RAF Northolt |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGWU |
| IATA | NHT |
| Elevation | 124 ft (38 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°33'11" W 0°25'5" 51.55300, -0.41817 |
| Location | Northolt, Greater London, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 5,545 ft (1690 m) | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
RAF Northolt at a glance
RAF Northolt is a medium airport in Northolt, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as NHT. The field elevation of 124 ft (38 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGWU 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 5,545 ft (1690 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 EGWU 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 RAF Northolt
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | EGLL | 10 km (5 NM) |
| London City Airport | EGLC | 33 km (18 NM) |
| London Luton Airport | EGGW | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Blackbushe Airport | EGLK | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Farnborough Airport | EGLF | 40 km (22 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for RAF Northolt
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 124 ft field elevation of RAF Northolt 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 RAF Northolt
What is the ICAO code of RAF Northolt?
The ICAO identifier of RAF Northolt is EGWU, and its IATA code is NHT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is RAF Northolt above sea level?
RAF Northolt sits at an elevation of 124 feet (38 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is RAF Northolt located?
The airport lies at 51.5530, -0.4182 — in Northolt, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is London Heathrow Airport, about 10 km away.
Does EGWU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGWU 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 RAF Northolt?
RAF Northolt has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 5,545 ft (1690 m) with a ASP surface.