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Small airport

Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport

ICAO EGHN🇬🇧 Sandown, Isle of Wight
Coordinates
50.6531°N, 1.1822°W
Elevation
55 ft (17 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 20, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:33
Sunrise
05:16
Sunset
21:08
Civil dusk
21:50

About 15h 52m 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 Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport

Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport

Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport is an unlicensed aerodrome located 1 nautical mile west of Sandown, Isle of Wight, England. It is close to the village of Lake.

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

Live weather

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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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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 23▸ displaced2,900 ft / 884 m131 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GIsle of Wight Sandown A/G123.500 MHz

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PORTSMOUTH CTA 1Class ACTAFL065FL195
PORTSMOUTH CTA 2Class ACTAFL075FL195
PORTSMOUTH CTA 6Class ACTA5500 ft MSLFL195
SANDOWNSpecial useActivity areaGND2055 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
Chillerton Down751 ft545 ft
Rowridge Transmitting Station564 ft463 ft
Spinnaker Tower558 ft13 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport?

The ICAO code for Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport is EGHN.

Where is Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport located?

Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport is small airport located in Sandown, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 55 ft (17 m).

How many runways does Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport have?

Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,900 ft / 884 m.

What time zone is Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport in?

Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport is approximately 0.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport?

The nearest airport to Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport is Bembridge Airport (BBP), about 3.2 nm to the ene, followed by Binstead Airfield and Stockbridge Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.