Leicester

EGBG

NATS AIP (2026-08-06)
52.6061°N, 1.0347°W
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469ft
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Sitting about 6 miles east of Leicester city centre, this well-equipped Midlands airfield offers an impressive range of both grass and paved runways. Its standout draw for visiting pilots is Stretton Circuit Karting, literally a few minutes' walk from the apron — fly in, race your mates, and fly home. Leicester's legendary curry scene makes a great add-on to the day.

Runways

Visualizations show relative size comparisons only, not actual orientations

04/22

039.80° / 219.80°
Asphalt
490×18m
0422

06/24

049.20° / 229.20°
Grass
340×30m
0624

10/28

096.20° / 276.20°
Asphalt
935×30m
1028

15/33

149.20° / 329.20°
Asphalt
495×18m
1533

16/34

149.90° / 329.90°
Grass
418×30m
1634

Fuel & fees

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

Landing£15.00–£69.30 inc VAT
Circuit packages£35.00–£55.00 inc VAT
Parking£16.50–£27.50/night inc VAT

Data from leicesterairport.com

Contact

Prior permission (PPR)

PPR required
via online form, phone, or radio from 10 miles out
Book PPR online

Website

www.leicesterairport.com

General enquiries / PPR

+441162592360

Fax

+441162592712

General enquiries

info@leicesterairport.com

Administrator: Leicestershire Aero Club

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Places near Leicester

within 20km

Restaurants near Leicester(20)

The Cedars

$$ - $$$
3.8 star rating
4km
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10min
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15min
•
55min

Oadby Chippy

5km
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10min
•
20min

Zeph’s Café

$$ - $$$
4.5 star rating
5km
•
10min
•
15min

The Sports Lounge

5km
•
10min
•
20min

Hotels near Leicester(20)

Hermitage Regal Hotel

5km
•
10min
•
20min

Luxury bedroom

5km
•
10min
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20min

The Regency Hotel

$$
2.9 star rating
6km
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10min
•
20min

The White House

6km
•
10min
•
30min

Things to Do near Leicester(25)

Stretton Circuit Karting

4.9 star rating
400m
•
5min
•
5min

Piggy's Hollow

4km
•
10min
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20min
•
50min

Huntfun Leicester

8km
•
20min
•
30min

Public Art - York Road Mural

8km
•
20min
•
35min

Railway Stations(6)

Leicester

LEI
Regional interchange
7km
•
15min
•
30min
Live times

South Wigston

SWS
7km
•
15min
•
35min
Live times

Syston

SYS
10km
•
20min
Live times

Narborough

NBR
12km
•
25min
•
1h
Live times

Weather

Data from aviationweather.gov

About Leicester (EGBG)

Leicester (EGBG) is a general aviation airfield in the United Kingdom. The airfield sits at an elevation of 469 feet. It has 10 runways: 06 340m (Grass), 24 340m (Grass), 16 418m (Grass), 34 418m (Grass), 04 490m (Asphalt), 22 490m (Asphalt), 10 935m (Asphalt), 28 935m (Asphalt), 15 495m (Asphalt), 33 495m (Asphalt).

Sitting about 6 miles east of Leicester city centre, this well-equipped Midlands airfield offers an impressive range of both grass and paved runways. Its standout draw for visiting pilots is Stretton Circuit Karting, literally a few minutes' walk from the apron — fly in, race your mates, and fly home. Leicester's legendary curry scene makes a great add-on to the day.

Pilots flying into Leicester will find plenty to do nearby. There are 20 restaurants within reach. 20 hotels nearby provide accommodation options from 4.9km away. 25 attractions and things to do are within easy reach.

Leicester is well connected by rail, with 6 railway stations nearby, including Leicester (6.7km away).

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