RAF Northolt
Located just 35 minutes away from central London, the prestigious and secure RAF Northolt is the closest airport option for accessing the city and less congested than other nearby airport options.
Location Details
Local Time
24/7 Phone
Radio frequency
Hours of operation
Monday – Friday: 0800 – 2000 LCL
Saturday & Sunday: 1000 – 1700 LCL
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*Standard operating hours shown. Temporary restrictions may apply. Check with us on latest.
Some Great Reasons to Choose Us
- Location. Location. Location. RAF Northolt (EGWU) is the closest GA airport to access both central London and Heathrow Airport, making it an ideal location for crew swaps and GA-to-commercial itineraries.
- Secure hangar space at EGWU available for accommodating aircraft of comparable size to an Embraer 135, Falcon 900, PC24s, or Mustang with advance notice.
- We can support quick turnarounds for drop-and-go’s to get passengers into London ASAP, as well as repositioning and long-term parking at London-Stansted (EGSS), which operates 24/7.
- Because Northolt is a Royal Air Force (RAF) airfield, it offers a high-degree of security and privacy with fast and efficient transfer from curb to ramp.
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Meet the Manager
Rue Ahmed
General Manager
+44 7500 770 554
Get Around
- Address Universal Aviation, Jet Centre, Northolt Airfield, West End Road, Ruislip, HA4 6NG
Local Weather
North Hillingdon, GB
Partly cloudy
Apr 4, 2026
14°C 57°F
Services & Amenities for this Location
Featured Services & Amenities
- Conference Rooms
- VIP Passenger Lounge
- Hangarage
Preferred Service Partner
All Available Services & Amenities
- Ramp Access
- Flight Plan Filing
- Weather Briefings
- Permit Coordination
- Baggage Handling
- Security Arrangements
- Crew Hotel Arrangements
- Refreshments
- Catering Arrangements
- Ground Transportation
- VIP Passenger Lounge
- Crew Lounge
- Internet Access
- Conference Rooms
- Hangarage
- Car Rental
- Lav Services
- Customs & Immigration
- Restrooms
- Air Conditioning
Security Arrangements: 24 HRs Advance.
Car Rental: Reserve Online.
Lavatory Services: 24 HRs Advance.
Hangarage: Ad-hoc only and subject to availability with 24-hour advance notice.
Hangarage: The hangar can accommodate an aircraft of comparable size to an Embraer 135, Falcon 900, PC24s, or Mustang.
Airport Information
Airport Name
Northolt(RAF)
ICAO/IATA
EGWU/NHT
Country
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Airport Type
Military
Lat/Long
51.5526/-0.4172
Elevation
33 m (108.27 ft)
Magnetic Variation
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Frequencies
ATIS: 125.12
TWR: 120.67
Runway Surface
Hard
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