RAF Fairford (FFD): Codes, Runways & Location
RAF Fairford (IATA: FFD · ICAO: EGVA) is a medium-sized airport serving Fairford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. It lies at 51.6836° N, 1.7892° W, 286 ft (87 m) above sea level.
Overview of RAF Fairford
RAF Fairford is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Fairford, Gloucestershire in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code FFD and the ICAO code EGVA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
RAF Fairford has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3046 m (9994 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 286 ft (87 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being RAF Brize Norton (BZZ) 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 ≈ 3,046 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about RAF Fairford
Where is RAF Fairford located?
RAF Fairford is located in Fairford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 51.6836° N, 1.7892° W.
What is the airport code for RAF Fairford?
RAF Fairford has an IATA code of FFD and an ICAO code of EGVA.
How long is the runway at RAF Fairford?
RAF Fairford's longest runway is about 3046 m (9994 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does RAF Fairford have?
RAF Fairford has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is RAF Fairford a major airport?
RAF Fairford is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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