Regional airport · London, United Kingdom
RAF Northolt
- Elevation
- 124 ft
- Coordinates
- 51°33′N 0°25′W
- Local time
- Europe/London
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Field information
EGWU runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
RAF Northolt (EGWU/NHT) has one runway, 07/25, 5,545 ft (1,690 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Slot required: plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at EGWU, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Europe/London
Country
United Kingdom
GB
Municipality
Northolt, Greater London
Elevation
124 ft
Position
51.5530, -0.4182
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 6
Slots
Slot required
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · EGWU
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 5,545 ft (1,690 m) | 151 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at EGWU.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at RAF Northolt (EGWU / NHT) in London, United Kingdom, through one 24/7 OCC desk. EGWU is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at EGWU
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – United Kingdom
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United Kingdom. Applicable permit lead times for United Kingdom are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United Kingdom are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at EGWU
Direct FBO and handler coordination at EGWU covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at EGWU
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at EGWU is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to EGWU
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for EGWU: 51° 33′ 11″ N 0° 25′ 5″ W; elevation 124 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in London
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into London. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at EGWU.
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Cargo Operations at EGWU
Support for freighter operations into EGWU covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where EGWU sits in the network
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Operating into EGWU?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at RAF Northolt — one desk for the whole trip.