RAF Barkston Heath: Codes, Runways & Location
RAF Barkston Heath (ICAO: EGYE) is a medium-sized airport serving Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. It lies at 52.9606° N, 0.5594° W, 367 ft (112 m) above sea level.
Overview of RAF Barkston Heath
RAF Barkston Heath is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Grantham, Lincolnshire in United Kingdom. It is identified by the ICAO code EGYE. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
RAF Barkston Heath has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1744 m (5722 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, 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 367 ft (112 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being RAF Cranwell about 9 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 ≈ 1,744 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about RAF Barkston Heath
Where is RAF Barkston Heath located?
RAF Barkston Heath is located in Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 52.9606° N, 0.5594° W.
What is the airport code for RAF Barkston Heath?
RAF Barkston Heath has an ICAO code of EGYE.
How long is the runway at RAF Barkston Heath?
RAF Barkston Heath's longest runway is about 1744 m (5722 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does RAF Barkston Heath have?
RAF Barkston Heath has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is RAF Barkston Heath a major airport?
RAF Barkston Heath is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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