RAF Brize Norton (BZZ): Codes, Runways & Location
RAF Brize Norton (IATA: BZZ · ICAO: EGVN) is a medium-sized airport serving Carterton, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. It lies at 51.7500° N, 1.5836° W, 288 ft (88 m) above sea level.
Overview of RAF Brize Norton
RAF Brize Norton is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Carterton, Oxfordshire in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code BZZ and the ICAO code EGVN. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
RAF Brize Norton has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3050 m (10007 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 288 ft (88 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being RAF Fairford (FFD) about 16 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 ≈ 3,050 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about RAF Brize Norton
Where is RAF Brize Norton located?
RAF Brize Norton is located in Carterton, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 51.7500° N, 1.5836° W.
What is the airport code for RAF Brize Norton?
RAF Brize Norton has an IATA code of BZZ and an ICAO code of EGVN.
How long is the runway at RAF Brize Norton?
RAF Brize Norton's longest runway is about 3050 m (10007 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does RAF Brize Norton have?
RAF Brize Norton has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is RAF Brize Norton a major airport?
RAF Brize Norton is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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