Old Warden

EGTH

NATS AIP (2026-10-01)
52.0899°N, 0.3226°W
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127ft
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Home to the famous Shuttleworth Collection, containing a large working collection of vintage aircraft, cars, motor cycles and agricultural vehicles, with regular flying displays showcasing rare airworthy veterans. A classic grass strip ideal for tailwheels—expect non-radio traffic and blind calls. Nearby Biggleswade offers dining, with miniature railways and punting close by.

Runways

Visualizations show relative size comparisons only, not actual orientations

02/20

025.06° / 205.07°
Grass
799×21m
0220

02X/20X

025.06° / 205.07°
Grass
1000×21m
02X20X

Fuel & fees

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

Landing

SVAS members£10.00
SVAS member landing fee source
all£15.00
£15 for non-members, £10 for SVAS members; grants one adult free access to attractions on non-event days source

Parking

all£15.00/night
Overnight parking, payable in the Shop during normal opening hours source

Data from oldwardenaerodrome.co.uk

Contact

Prior permission (PPR)

PPR required
via automated online PPR booking system, or phone for overnight parking / special requests

You can only PPR up to 24hrs in advance on non-event days

Wait for confirmation before departure.

Book PPR online

Website

oldwardenaerodrome.co.uk

Phone

+441767627933

Tower when manned

+441767627918

Airfield Manager / Event PPR

tower@shuttleworth.org

Administrator: Shuttleworth Trust

Pilot Tips

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Places near Old Warden

within 20km

Restaurants near Old Warden(19)

The Dairy Cafe

4km
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10min
•
15min
•
50min

Biggles Lounge

$$ - $$$
4.6 star rating
4km
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5min
•
20min

Caprinos

5km
•
10min
•
20min

Rosso Lounge

5km
•
10min
•
25min

Hotels near Old Warden(20)

The Mansion House

800m
•
5min
•
15min

Linton House Hotel

4km
•
5min
•
25min
•
1h

Luton Airport Hotel

4km
•
5min
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25min
•
1h

Stratton House

$$
3.6 star rating
5km
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10min
•
25min

Things to Do near Old Warden(18)

Summerfields Miniature Railways

4.8 star rating
8km
•
10min
•
40min

Herrings Green Activity Farm & Bird of Prey Centre

8km
•
15min
•
40min

National Trust - Willington Dovecote & Stables

10km
•
15min
•
40min

The Finger Lakes

11km
•
20min
•
40min

Railway Stations(6)

Biggleswade

BIW
4km
•
10min
•
25min
Live times

Sandy

SDY
5km
•
10min
•
30min
Live times

Arlesey

ARL
8km
•
20min
•
50min
Live times

Bedford St Johns

BSJ
11km
•
20min
•
55min
Live times

Weather

Data from aviationweather.gov

Events

2 upcoming

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About Old Warden (EGTH)

Old Warden (EGTH) is a general aviation airfield in the United Kingdom. The airfield sits at an elevation of 127 feet. It has 4 runways: 02 799m (Grass), 20 799m (Grass), 02X 1000m (Grass), 20X 1000m (Grass).

Home to the famous Shuttleworth Collection, containing a large working collection of vintage aircraft, cars, motor cycles and agricultural vehicles, with regular flying displays showcasing rare airworthy veterans. A classic grass strip ideal for tailwheels—expect non-radio traffic and blind calls. Nearby Biggleswade offers dining, with miniature railways and punting close by.

Pilots flying into Old Warden will find plenty to do nearby. There are 19 restaurants within reach. 20 hotels nearby provide accommodation options from 0.8km away. 18 attractions and things to do are within easy reach.

Old Warden is well connected by rail, with 6 railway stations nearby, including Biggleswade (4.3km away).

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