Derby Airfield

EGBD

NATS AIP (2026-08-06)
52.8583°N, 1.6151°W
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175ft
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Tucked between the Derbyshire villages of Egginton and Hilton, just 7 miles southwest of Derby, this all-grass airfield has three short runways and a friendly, active aero club atmosphere. Derby city centre and Burton-on-Trent are both within easy reach, making it a convenient stop in the East Midlands. PPR required.

Runways

Visualizations show relative size comparisons only, not actual orientations

05/23

047.57° / 227.57°
Grass
547×20m
0523

10/28

097.78° / 277.78°
Grass
453×20m
1028

17/35

171.29° / 351.29°
Grass
594×20m
1735

Fuel

Prices observed from the airfield's official site and may not be current — confirm before flying. Last checked 31 Aug 2026.

Contact

Prior permission (PPR)

PPR required
via phone

call by telephone before departure

Website

www.derbyaeroclub.com

Airfield office / PPR

+441283733803

Fax

+441283734829

Drone zone enquiries

derbyaeroclub@outlook.com

General enquiries

info@derbyaeroclub.com

Administrator: Airspeed Aviation Ltd

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Places near Derby Airfield

within 20km

Restaurants near Derby Airfield(20)

OK Diner

3km
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5min
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10min
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45min

The Hourglass Hilton, Hilton House Hotel

3km
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10min
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15min
•
45min

Hawk & Buckle

$
4.2 star rating
4km
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10min
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15min
•
55min

Green Man

$$ - $$$
4.1 star rating
4km
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10min
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15min
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1h

Hotels near Derby Airfield(19)

Hardinge Arms

4km
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10min
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15min
•
1h

The Cottage at The Dragon

$$ - $$$
4.2 star rating
4km
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10min
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15min
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1h

ibis budget Derby

$
4 star rating
5km
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10min
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20min

Littleover Lodge Hotel

$$
3.7 star rating
8km
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10min
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40min

Things to Do near Derby Airfield(24)

The Salt Brook Heritage Trail

6km
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15min
•
25min

Rolleston Waterfall

8km
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15min
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30min

Dallow Lock

11km
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15min
•
40min

The Riverside Miniature Railway

11km
•
15min
•
45min

Railway Stations(7)

Derby

DBY
Regional interchange
12km
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20min
•
1h
Live times

Willington

WIL
4km
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10min
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15min
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55min
Live times

Tutbury & Hatton

TUT
5km
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10min
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25min
Live times

Burton-On-Trent

BUT
6km
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20min
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45min
Live times

Weather

Data from aviationweather.gov

About Derby Airfield (EGBD)

Derby Airfield (EGBD) is a general aviation airfield in the United Kingdom. The airfield sits at an elevation of 175 feet. It has 6 runways: 05 547m (Grass), 23 547m (Grass), 10 453m (Grass), 28 453m (Grass), 17 594m (Grass), 35 594m (Grass).

Tucked between the Derbyshire villages of Egginton and Hilton, just 7 miles southwest of Derby, this all-grass airfield has three short runways and a friendly, active aero club atmosphere. Derby city centre and Burton-on-Trent are both within easy reach, making it a convenient stop in the East Midlands. PPR required.

Pilots flying into Derby Airfield will find plenty to do nearby. There are 20 restaurants within reach. 19 hotels nearby provide accommodation options from 3.9km away. 24 attractions and things to do are within easy reach.

Derby Airfield is well connected by rail, with 7 railway stations nearby, including Derby (12.1km away).

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