RAF Topcliffe: Codes, Runways & Location
RAF Topcliffe (ICAO: EGXZ) is a medium-sized airport serving Thirsk, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. It lies at 54.2041° N, 1.3803° W, 92 ft (28 m) above sea level.
Overview of RAF Topcliffe
RAF Topcliffe is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Thirsk, North Yorkshire in United Kingdom. It is identified by the ICAO code EGXZ. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
RAF Topcliffe has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1813 m (5948 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 92 ft (28 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being RAF Leeming about 15 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 ≈ 1,813 m — narrow-body capable
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Seaports near RAF Topcliffe
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Frequently Asked Questions about RAF Topcliffe
Where is RAF Topcliffe located?
RAF Topcliffe is located in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 54.2041° N, 1.3803° W.
What is the airport code for RAF Topcliffe?
RAF Topcliffe has an ICAO code of EGXZ.
How long is the runway at RAF Topcliffe?
RAF Topcliffe's longest runway is about 1813 m (5948 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does RAF Topcliffe have?
RAF Topcliffe has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is RAF Topcliffe a major airport?
RAF Topcliffe is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
Details for RAF Topcliffe are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →