Southampton Airport (SOU): Codes, Runways & Location
Southampton Airport (IATA: SOU · ICAO: EGHI) is a medium-sized airport serving Southampton, United Kingdom. It lies at 50.9503° N, 1.3568° W, 44 ft (13 m) above sea level.
Overview of Southampton Airport
Southampton Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Southampton in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code SOU and the ICAO code EGHI. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Southampton Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1887 m (6191 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 44 ft (13 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being MoD Boscombe Down about 35 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 ≈ 1,887 m — narrow-body capable
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Seaports near Southampton Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Southampton Airport
Where is Southampton Airport located?
Southampton Airport is located in Southampton, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 50.9503° N, 1.3568° W.
What is the airport code for Southampton Airport?
Southampton Airport has an IATA code of SOU and an ICAO code of EGHI.
How long is the runway at Southampton Airport?
Southampton Airport's longest runway is about 1887 m (6191 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Southampton Airport have?
Southampton Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Southampton Airport a major airport?
Southampton Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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