RAF Wittering: Codes, Runways & Location
RAF Wittering (ICAO: EGXT) is a medium-sized airport serving Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom. It lies at 52.6126° N, 0.4765° W, 273 ft (83 m) above sea level.
Overview of RAF Wittering
RAF Wittering is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire in United Kingdom. It is identified by the ICAO code EGXT. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
RAF Wittering has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2759 m (9052 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 273 ft (83 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being RAF Wyton (QUY) about 38 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 ≈ 2,759 m — wide-body capable
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Seaports near RAF Wittering
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Frequently Asked Questions about RAF Wittering
Where is RAF Wittering located?
RAF Wittering is located in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 52.6126° N, 0.4765° W.
What is the airport code for RAF Wittering?
RAF Wittering has an ICAO code of EGXT.
How long is the runway at RAF Wittering?
RAF Wittering's longest runway is about 2759 m (9052 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does RAF Wittering have?
RAF Wittering has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is RAF Wittering a major airport?
RAF Wittering is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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