RAF Cranwell: Codes, Runways & Location
RAF Cranwell (ICAO: EGYD) is a medium-sized airport serving Sleaford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. It lies at 53.0273° N, 0.4931° W, 218 ft (66 m) above sea level.
Overview of RAF Cranwell
RAF Cranwell is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Sleaford, Lincolnshire in United Kingdom. It is identified by the ICAO code EGYD. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
RAF Cranwell has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2082 m (6831 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 surfaces: asphalt, grass. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 218 ft (66 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being RAF Barkston Heath 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 ≈ 2,082 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about RAF Cranwell
Where is RAF Cranwell located?
RAF Cranwell is located in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 53.0273° N, 0.4931° W.
What is the airport code for RAF Cranwell?
RAF Cranwell has an ICAO code of EGYD.
How long is the runway at RAF Cranwell?
RAF Cranwell's longest runway is about 2082 m (6831 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does RAF Cranwell have?
RAF Cranwell has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, grass surfacing.
Is RAF Cranwell a major airport?
RAF Cranwell is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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