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Medium airport Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Overview
Royal Air Force Benson or RAF Benson (IATA: BEX, ICAO: EGUB) is a Royal Air Force station located at Benson, near Wallingford, in South Oxfordshire, England. It is a front-line station and from 2009 to 2025 was home to the RAF's fleet of Westland Puma HC2 support helicopters, which were used primarily for the transportation of troops & equipment. Flying squadrons comprise No. 22 Squadron which provides operational test, evaluation, tactics and training for all aviation in Joint Aviation Command and No. 28 Squadron, which is the Boeing Chinook HC6A training unit.
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📍 51.614366, -1.095991 · Open detailed map
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| Region | England |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Coordinates | 51.614366, -1.095991 |
Runways (2)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,981 ft | 150 ft | ASP |
| 06/24 | 4,782 ft | 100 ft | ASP |
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Where is RAF Benson?
RAF Benson is a medium airport located in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. It has 2 runway(s), the longest measuring 5,981 ft.
What is the airport code of RAF Benson?
Its IATA code is BEX and its ICAO code is EGUB.
RAF Benson is a medium airport located in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. It has 2 runway(s), the longest measuring 5,981 ft.