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Small airport

Stapleford Aerodrome

ICAO EGSG🇬🇧 Romford, Greater London
Coordinates
51.6525°N, 0.1558°E
Elevation
183 ft (56 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:14
Sunrise
04:59
Sunset
21:12
Civil dusk
21:57

About 16h 13m 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 Stapleford Aerodrome

Stapleford Aerodrome

Stapleford Aerodrome is an operational general aviation aerodrome in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England, near the village of Abridge. It is about 3.4 nautical miles south of North Weald Airfield and 4.5 NM north of Romford. The airfield is just within the M25, close to the junction with the M11.

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

Live weather

EGSG

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
03R / 21L▸ displaced3,475 ft / 1,059 m151 ftGrass/asphaltLightedOpen
03L / 21R▸ displaced3,283 ft / 1,001 m151 ftGrassUnlitOpen
10 / 28▸ displaced2,152 ft / 656 m151 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GStapleford A/G122.800 MHz

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 1Class ATMA2500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 3Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 8Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195
STAPLEFORDClass GATZGND2185 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
The Shard1,017 ft62 ft
22 Bishopsgate Tower912 ft62 ft
One Canada Square771 ft62 ft
Heron Tower755 ft62 ft
The Leadenhall Building738 ft62 ft
One Park Drive673 ft33 ft
Citi656 ft43 ft
HSBC UK656 ft72 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Stapleford Aerodrome.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Stapleford Aerodrome?

The ICAO code for Stapleford Aerodrome is EGSG.

Where is Stapleford Aerodrome located?

Stapleford Aerodrome is small airport located in Romford, Greater London, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 183 ft (56 m).

How many runways does Stapleford Aerodrome have?

Stapleford Aerodrome has 3 runways, the longest being 3,475 ft / 1,059 m.

What time zone is Stapleford Aerodrome in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Stapleford Aerodrome?

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

What airports are near Stapleford Aerodrome?

The nearest airport to Stapleford Aerodrome is Jenkins Farm Airstrip (GB-0424), about 1.9 nm to the ese, followed by North Weald Airfield and South Weald Private Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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