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Small airport

Newtownards Airport

ICAO EGAD🇬🇧 Newtownards, Ards and North Down
Coordinates
54.5811°N, 5.6919°W
Elevation
9 ft (3 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-NIR
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:21
Sunrise
05:11
Sunset
21:48
Civil dusk
22:39

About 16h 37m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Newtownards Airport

Newtownards Airport

Newtownards Aerodrome is a local airfield in Newtownards, County Down, Northern Ireland, 8.5 NM east of Belfast. It offers light aircraft flights, helicopter flights, microlight flights and flight simulator training. The airport also has an onsite restaurant.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

EGAD

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 213,346 ft / 1,020 m59 ftAspLightedOpen
15 / 332,112 ft / 644 m59 ftAspLightedOpen
08 / 261,824 ft / 556 m59 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GNewtownards A/G128.305 MHz

Airspace in this area(10)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
STRANGFORD CTA 3Class DCTAFL105FL195
BELFAST TMA 2Class DTMA3500 ft MSLFL105
BELFAST TMA 2Class DControlled3500 ft MSLFL105
BELFAST/CITY CTA 3Class DControlled2000 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
BELFAST/CITY CTA 3Class DCTA2000 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
BELFAST TMA 1Class DTMA2000 ft MSLFL105
BELFAST TMA 1Class DControlled2000 ft MSLFL105
BELFAST/CITYClass DCTRGND2000 ft MSL
BELFAST/CITY CTRClass DCTRGND2000 ft MSL
NEWTOWNARDSClass GATZGND2009 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obel Tower279 ft26 ft
Windsor House262 ft95 ft
Obstacle249 ft180 ft
Obstacle456 ft
Obstacle72 ft
Obstacle469 ft
Obstacle489 ft
Obstacle541 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Newtownards Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Newtownards Airport?

The ICAO code for Newtownards Airport is EGAD.

Where is Newtownards Airport located?

Newtownards Airport is small airport located in Newtownards, Ards and North Down, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 9 ft (3 m).

How many runways does Newtownards Airport have?

Newtownards Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 3,346 ft / 1,020 m.

What time zone is Newtownards Airport in?

Newtownards Airport is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Newtownards Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Newtownards Airport is approximately 1.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Newtownards Airport?

The nearest airport to Newtownards Airport is George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), about 6.7 nm to the wnw, followed by Slieve Croob Airfield and Belfast International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Newtownards Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.