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RAF Cranwell

Medium airport  Sleaford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Royal Air Force training station in Lincolnshire, England.

ICAO EGYDID EGYD
RAF Cranwell

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Overview

Royal Air Force Cranwell or more simply RAF Cranwell (ICAO: EGYD) is a Royal Air Force station in Lincolnshire, England, just west of the village of Cranwell, and approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) east-northeast from Sleaford. Among other functions, it is home to the Royal Air Force Officer Training Academy (RAFOTA), which trains the RAF's new officers and aircrew. The motto, Altium Altrix, meaning "Nurture the highest" appears above the main doors of the Officers Mess.

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Runways
3
Longest runway
6,831 ft
Elevation
218 ft
Radio freq.
11

Suitable for

✈️ Commercial airliners🛩️ Private & business jets📏 Longest runway 6,831 ft

Where is it

📍 53.027308, -0.493104 · Open detailed map

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Details

RegionEngland
ContinentEurope
Coordinates53.027308, -0.493104

WikipediaOfficial site

Runways (3)

DesignationLengthWidthSurface
01/194,803 ft147 ftASP
08/266,831 ft147 ftASP
08R/26L2,354 ft131 ftGRS

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Frequently asked questions

Where is RAF Cranwell?
RAF Cranwell is a medium airport located in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. It has 3 runway(s), the longest measuring 6,831 ft.

RAF Cranwell is a medium airport located in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. It has 3 runway(s), the longest measuring 6,831 ft.