Wattisham Airfield: Codes, Runways & Location
Wattisham Airfield (ICAO: EGUW) is a medium-sized airport serving Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom. It lies at 52.1275° N, 0.9562° E, 284 ft (87 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wattisham Airfield
Wattisham Airfield is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Ipswich, Suffolk in United Kingdom. It is identified by the ICAO code EGUW. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Wattisham Airfield has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2424 m (7953 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 284 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 Honington (BEQ) about 27 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 ≈ 2,424 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wattisham Airfield
Where is Wattisham Airfield located?
Wattisham Airfield is located in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 52.1275° N, 0.9562° E.
What is the airport code for Wattisham Airfield?
Wattisham Airfield has an ICAO code of EGUW.
How long is the runway at Wattisham Airfield?
Wattisham Airfield's longest runway is about 2424 m (7953 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Wattisham Airfield have?
Wattisham Airfield has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Wattisham Airfield a major airport?
Wattisham Airfield is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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