RAF Coningsby (QCY): Codes, Runways & Location
RAF Coningsby (IATA: QCY · ICAO: EGXC) is a medium-sized airport serving Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. It lies at 53.0930° N, 0.1660° W, 25 ft (8 m) above sea level.
Overview of RAF Coningsby
RAF Coningsby is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Lincoln, Lincolnshire in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code QCY and the ICAO code EGXC. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
RAF Coningsby has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2744 m (9003 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 25 ft (8 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 23 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 ≈ 2,744 m — wide-body capable
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Seaports near RAF Coningsby
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Frequently Asked Questions about RAF Coningsby
Where is RAF Coningsby located?
RAF Coningsby is located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 53.0930° N, 0.1660° W.
What is the airport code for RAF Coningsby?
RAF Coningsby has an IATA code of QCY and an ICAO code of EGXC.
How long is the runway at RAF Coningsby?
RAF Coningsby's longest runway is about 2744 m (9003 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does RAF Coningsby have?
RAF Coningsby has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is RAF Coningsby a major airport?
RAF Coningsby is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
Details for RAF Coningsby are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →