RAF Shawbury: Codes, Runways & Location
RAF Shawbury (ICAO: EGOS) is a medium-sized airport serving Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom. It lies at 52.7982° N, 2.6680° W, 249 ft (76 m) above sea level.
Overview of RAF Shawbury
RAF Shawbury is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Shrewsbury, Shropshire in United Kingdom. It is identified by the ICAO code EGOS. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
RAF Shawbury has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1834 m (6018 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 surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 249 ft (76 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being RAF Cosford 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 ≈ 1,834 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about RAF Shawbury
Where is RAF Shawbury located?
RAF Shawbury is located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 52.7982° N, 2.6680° W.
What is the airport code for RAF Shawbury?
RAF Shawbury has an ICAO code of EGOS.
How long is the runway at RAF Shawbury?
RAF Shawbury's longest runway is about 1834 m (6018 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does RAF Shawbury have?
RAF Shawbury has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is RAF Shawbury a major airport?
RAF Shawbury is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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