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Small airport

Andrewsfield Aerodrome

ICAO EGSL🇬🇧 Braintree, Essex
Coordinates
51.8950°N, 0.4492°E
Elevation
286 ft (87 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.3° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:35
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
19:48
Civil dusk
20:23

About 13h 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 Andrewsfield Aerodrome

Andrewsfield Aerodrome

Andrewsfield Aerodrome is an operational general aviation aerodrome located 4.5 miles (7.2 km) west-northwest of Braintree, Essex, England, formerly RAF Andrews Field. Andrewsfield also functions as an important reliever airport for Stansted airport.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09L / 27R▸ displaced2,621 ft / 799 mGrassLightedOpen
09R / 27L▸ displaced2,621 ft / 799 mGrassLightedOpen
09 / 270 ft / 0 mUnkUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GAndrewsfield Radio130.555 MHz
AFISAndrewsfield AFIS130.555 MHz

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 3Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 8Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON STANSTED CTA 3Class DCTA2500 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
ANDREWSFIELDClass GATZGND2286 ft MSL

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
BRAINTREE4 nm104°On request
CANFIELD A120/B12564.9 nm253°On request
SPRIGGS SOLAR FARM5.3 nm326°On request
DIAMOND HANGAR8 nm263°On request
HANGAR 128.4 nm266°On request
DEBDEN8.7 nm312°On request
BERNERS LAKE9.6 nm215°On request
CHELMSFORD9.7 nm175°On request
HAZELEND WOOD10.3 nm270°On request
AUDLEY END RAILWAY11.1 nm306°On request

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
High Garrett Transmitter295 ft269 ft
Obstacle203 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Andrewsfield Aerodrome.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Andrewsfield Aerodrome?

The ICAO code for Andrewsfield Aerodrome is EGSL.

Where is Andrewsfield Aerodrome located?

Andrewsfield Aerodrome is small airport located in Braintree, Essex, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 286 ft (87 m).

How many runways does Andrewsfield Aerodrome have?

Andrewsfield Aerodrome has 3 runways, the longest being 2,621 ft / 799 m.

What time zone is Andrewsfield Aerodrome in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Andrewsfield Aerodrome?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Andrewsfield Aerodrome is approximately 1.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Andrewsfield Aerodrome?

The nearest airport to Andrewsfield Aerodrome is Rayne Hall Farm Airstrip (GB-0219), about 2.8 nm to the ese, followed by Wethersfield Air Base and Whitehall Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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