Lydd London Ashford Airport (LYX): Codes, Runways & Location
Lydd London Ashford Airport (IATA: LYX · ICAO: EGMD) is a medium-sized airport serving Romney Marsh, Kent, United Kingdom. It lies at 50.9562° N, 0.9391° E, 13 ft (4 m) above sea level.
Overview of Lydd London Ashford Airport
Lydd London Ashford Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Romney Marsh, Kent in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code LYX and the ICAO code EGMD. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Lydd London Ashford Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1505 m (4938 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 13 ft (4 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Rochester Airport (RCS) about 53 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,505 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lydd London Ashford Airport
Where is Lydd London Ashford Airport located?
Lydd London Ashford Airport is located in Romney Marsh, Kent, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 50.9562° N, 0.9391° E.
What is the airport code for Lydd London Ashford Airport?
Lydd London Ashford Airport has an IATA code of LYX and an ICAO code of EGMD.
How long is the runway at Lydd London Ashford Airport?
Lydd London Ashford Airport's longest runway is about 1505 m (4938 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Lydd London Ashford Airport have?
Lydd London Ashford Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Lydd London Ashford Airport a major airport?
Lydd London Ashford Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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