RAF Benson (BEX): Codes, Runways & Location
RAF Benson (IATA: BEX · ICAO: EGUB) is a medium-sized airport serving Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. It lies at 51.6144° N, 1.0960° W, 226 ft (69 m) above sea level.
Overview of RAF Benson
RAF Benson is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Wallingford, Oxfordshire in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code BEX and the ICAO code EGUB. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
RAF Benson has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1823 m (5981 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 226 ft (69 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Wycombe Air Park (HYC) about 20 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 ≈ 1,823 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about RAF Benson
Where is RAF Benson located?
RAF Benson is located in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 51.6144° N, 1.0960° W.
What is the airport code for RAF Benson?
RAF Benson has an IATA code of BEX and an ICAO code of EGUB.
How long is the runway at RAF Benson?
RAF Benson's longest runway is about 1823 m (5981 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does RAF Benson have?
RAF Benson has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is RAF Benson a major airport?
RAF Benson is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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