RAF Honington (BEQ): Codes, Runways & Location
RAF Honington (IATA: BEQ · ICAO: EGXH) is a medium-sized airport serving Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom. It lies at 52.3426° N, 0.7729° E, 174 ft (53 m) above sea level.
Overview of RAF Honington
RAF Honington is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code BEQ and the ICAO code EGXH. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
RAF Honington has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2747 m (9012 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: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 174 ft (53 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being RAF Lakenheath (LKZ) 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 ≈ 2,747 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about RAF Honington
Where is RAF Honington located?
RAF Honington is located in Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 52.3426° N, 0.7729° E.
What is the airport code for RAF Honington?
RAF Honington has an IATA code of BEQ and an ICAO code of EGXH.
How long is the runway at RAF Honington?
RAF Honington's longest runway is about 2747 m (9012 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does RAF Honington have?
RAF Honington has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is RAF Honington a major airport?
RAF Honington is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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