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Medium airport

Lydd London Ashford Airport

IATA LYXICAO EGMD🇬🇧 Romney Marsh, Kent
Coordinates
50.9562°N, 0.9391°E
Elevation
13 ft (4 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:19
Sunrise
05:02
Sunset
21:04
Civil dusk
21:47

About 16h 2m 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 Lydd London Ashford Airport

Lydd London Ashford Airport

Lydd Airport is an operational general aviation and minor commercial airport located 1 NM east of the town of Lydd and 12 NM south of Ashford in the district of Folkestone and Hythe, in Kent, England. Originally named Lydd Ferryfield, it was also previously known as London Ashford Airport. The airport is operated by London Ashford Airport Ltd, which is controlled by the family of Saudi businessman Fahad Al Athlel.

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

Live weather

EGMD

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 21▸ displaced4,938 ft / 1,505 m105 ftAspLightedOpen
14 / 322,264 ft / 690 m115 ftAspUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPLydd Approach120.700 MHz
ATIS129.225 MHz
TWRTWR128.525 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 8Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195
LYDDClass GATZGND2013 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
Obstacle30 ft
Obstacle36 ft
Obstacle36 ft
Obstacle43 ft
Obstacle33 ft
Obstacle33 ft
Obstacle23 ft
Obstacle43 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lydd London Ashford Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Lydd London Ashford Airport?

The ICAO code for Lydd London Ashford Airport is EGMD, and its IATA code is LYX.

Where is Lydd London Ashford Airport located?

Lydd London Ashford Airport is medium airport located in Romney Marsh, Kent, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 13 ft (4 m).

How many runways does Lydd London Ashford Airport have?

Lydd London Ashford Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,938 ft / 1,505 m.

What time zone is Lydd London Ashford Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Lydd London Ashford Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Lydd London Ashford Airport is approximately 1.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Lydd London Ashford Airport?

The nearest airport to Lydd London Ashford Airport is Bonnington Airstrip (GB-0924), about 6.2 nm to the n, followed by Meadow Farm Airstrip and Harringe Court Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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