MoD Boscombe Down: Codes, Runways & Location
MoD Boscombe Down (ICAO: EGDM) is a medium-sized airport serving Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. It lies at 51.1522° N, 1.7474° W, 407 ft (124 m) above sea level.
Overview of MoD Boscombe Down
MoD Boscombe Down is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Salisbury, Wiltshire in United Kingdom. It is identified by the ICAO code EGDM. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
MoD Boscombe Down has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3212 m (10538 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 407 ft (124 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Upavon Aerodrome (UPV) about 15 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,212 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about MoD Boscombe Down
Where is MoD Boscombe Down located?
MoD Boscombe Down is located in Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 51.1522° N, 1.7474° W.
What is the airport code for MoD Boscombe Down?
MoD Boscombe Down has an ICAO code of EGDM.
How long is the runway at MoD Boscombe Down?
MoD Boscombe Down's longest runway is about 3212 m (10538 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does MoD Boscombe Down have?
MoD Boscombe Down has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is MoD Boscombe Down a major airport?
MoD Boscombe Down is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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