RAF Cosford: Codes, Runways & Location
RAF Cosford (ICAO: EGWC) is a medium-sized airport serving Cosford, Shropshire, United Kingdom. It lies at 52.6405° N, 2.3053° W, 272 ft (83 m) above sea level.
Overview of RAF Cosford
RAF Cosford is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Cosford, Shropshire in United Kingdom. It is identified by the ICAO code EGWC. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
RAF Cosford has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1186 m (3890 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 272 ft (83 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being RAF Shawbury about 30 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 ≈ 1,186 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about RAF Cosford
Where is RAF Cosford located?
RAF Cosford is located in Cosford, Shropshire, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 52.6405° N, 2.3053° W.
What is the airport code for RAF Cosford?
RAF Cosford has an ICAO code of EGWC.
How long is the runway at RAF Cosford?
RAF Cosford's longest runway is about 1186 m (3890 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does RAF Cosford have?
RAF Cosford has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is RAF Cosford a major airport?
RAF Cosford is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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