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London Luton Airport

IATA LTNICAO EGGW🇬🇧 Luton, Luton
Coordinates
51.8747°N, 0.3683°W
Elevation
526 ft (160 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:14
Sunrise
04:59
Sunset
21:17
Civil dusk
22:02

About 16h 17m 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 London Luton Airport

London Luton Airport

London Luton Airport is an international airport in Luton, Bedfordshire, England. It is 1.7 miles (2.7 km) east of the town centre and is the fourth-busiest airport serving London. The airport is owned by London Luton Airport Limited, a company wholly owned by Luton Borough Council, and is operated by London Luton Airport Operations Limited (LLAOL).

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

Live weather

EGGW

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 25▸ displaced7,093 ft / 2,162 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP129.550 MHz
ATISATIS120.575 MHz
GNDGND121.750 MHz
TWRTWR132.550 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingFast Track SecurityLoungeCar hireSpecial Assistance

On-site parking available 24/7 with options for priority parking and discounts for pre-booking.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (83)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 3Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 8Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 19Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON LUTON CTA 5Class DCTA3500 ft MSL5500 ft MSL
LONDON LUTON CTRClass DCTRGND3500 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
Hemel Hempstead Transmitter325 ft479 ft
Lofty164 ft262 ft
Obstacle203 ft
Obstacle358 ft
Obstacle299 ft
Obstacle358 ft
Obstacle394 ft
Obstacle164 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from London Luton Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for London Luton Airport?

The ICAO code for London Luton Airport is EGGW, and its IATA code is LTN.

Where is London Luton Airport located?

London Luton Airport is large airport located in Luton, Luton, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 526 ft (160 m).

How many runways does London Luton Airport have?

London Luton Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 7,093 ft / 2,162 m.

Which airlines fly to London Luton Airport?

Airlines historically serving London Luton Airport include Air Bourbon, Atlasjet, El Al Israel Airlines, Ryanair, Tarom, Transavia France, among 8 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from London Luton Airport?

Historical data lists 83 nonstop destinations from London Luton Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is London Luton Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at London Luton Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at London Luton Airport is approximately 1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near London Luton Airport?

The nearest airport to London Luton Airport is Rush Green Airstrip (GB-0311), about 4.8 nm to the ene, followed by Coleman Green Airstrip and London Gliding Club.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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