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Airports / United Kingdom / SOU
Medium airport · SOU
Southampton Airport.
Southampton, United Kingdom · 44 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
3.8/5
Google rating
1,404 ratings
1
Operators based
44
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Southampton, United KingdomELEV 44 FTMedium airportScheduled service
3.8
Google rating
1,404
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
44
Field elevation
feet above sea level
19
Nearest alternate
nm to EGHL
Field standing
19 nm
To the nearest alternate
Lasham Airfield (EGHL), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Southampton Airport (EGHI / SOU) sits in Southampton, United Kingdom, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 44 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, SOU is a home base: Trinity Air Charter operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Lasham Airfield (EGHL, 19 nm), MoD Boscombe Down (EGDM, 19 nm), and Bournemouth Airport (BOH, 21 nm). The field has a single 6,191-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from SOU are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as RAF Eastleigh and RAF Southampton. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from SOU to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The terminal is clean, simple to navigate, and well organized, making it convenient for travelers.”
Talal Qadah5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Southampton Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
EGHI
IATA
SOU
FAA / Local
EGHI
Elevation
44 ft
Coordinates
50.9503° N · 1.3568° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs United Kingdom fields
state range 5–1,066 ft
At 44 ft, SOU sits lower than 70% of the 88 United Kingdom fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,191 ft
- 02/206,191 ft × 119 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,191 ft
SOU's 6,191 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 19nmEGHLLasham AirfieldAlton, Hampshire
- 19nmEGDMMoD Boscombe DownSalisbury, Wiltshire
- 21nmBOHBournemouth AirportBournemouth
- 23nmODHRAF OdihamHook, Hampshire
- 29nmFABFarnborough AirportFarnborough, Hampshire
- 30nmBBSBlackbushe AirportCamberley, Surrey
Location
Open the full mapEGHI · Southampton Airport · Southampton, United Kingdom
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SOU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,813 nm | 6h 57m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,971 nm | 7h 19m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,165 nm | 7h 46m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,410 nm | 8h 20m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,605 nm | 8h 47m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,764 nm | 9h 9m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,810 nm | 9h 16m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,908 nm | 9h 29m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SOU?
- Southampton Airport's longest paved runway is 6,191 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at SOU?
- Southampton Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,191 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at SOU?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Southampton Airport as a home base, including Trinity Air Charter. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to SOU?
- The closest alternate is Lasham Airfield (EGHL), about 19 nm away, followed by MoD Boscombe Down (EGDM) at 19 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SOU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 6h 57m (2,813 nm), New York about 7h 19m (2,971 nm), Washington DC about 7h 46m (3,165 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.