RAF Northolt (NHT): Codes, Runways & Location
RAF Northolt (IATA: NHT · ICAO: EGWU) is a medium-sized airport serving Northolt, Greater London, United Kingdom. It lies at 51.5530° N, 0.4182° W, 124 ft (38 m) above sea level.
Overview of RAF Northolt
RAF Northolt is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Northolt, Greater London in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code NHT and the ICAO code EGWU. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
RAF Northolt has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1690 m (5545 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 124 ft (38 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being London Heathrow Airport (LHR) about 10 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 ≈ 1,690 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near RAF Northolt
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Frequently Asked Questions about RAF Northolt
Where is RAF Northolt located?
RAF Northolt is located in Northolt, Greater London, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 51.5530° N, 0.4182° W.
What is the airport code for RAF Northolt?
RAF Northolt has an IATA code of NHT and an ICAO code of EGWU.
How long is the runway at RAF Northolt?
RAF Northolt's longest runway is about 1690 m (5545 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does RAF Northolt have?
RAF Northolt has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is RAF Northolt a major airport?
RAF Northolt is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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