RAF Benson — Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
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Distance & flight time from BEX
RAF Benson
RAF Benson carries the code BEX and belongs to the Royal Air Force, stationed near Wallingford in Oxfordshire, England, rather than functioning as a civilian airport open to commercial bookings. At 226 feet above sea level, the base maintains a single runway dedicated to military flying. Oxfordshire has hosted a concentration of RAF stations since the Second World War, and Benson remains one of the active bases still serving within the county today. Wallingford, a historic market town on the River Thames, lends its name to the base's common geographic description, though the airfield itself sits a short distance outside town. BEX therefore appears in aviation code databases without any passenger route listings attached to it.
Runways at RAF Benson (BEX)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5981 ft (1823 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for RAF Benson (BEX)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 376.65 MHz |
| APP vhf | 136.45 MHz | |
| ATIS | ATIS | 282.525 MHz |
| Director | 356.125 MHz | |
| GRN | 121.8 MHz | |
| TWR | TWR | 127.15 MHz |
| TWR | 318.1 MHz | |
| Zone / CAC | 120.9 MHz |
Airports near RAF Benson (BEX)
- London Oxford Airport (OXF) — 29.2 km (18.1 mi)
- Blackbushe Airport (BBS) — 36.6 km (22.7 mi)
- RAF Brize Norton (BZZ) — 36.8 km (22.9 mi)
- RAF Odiham (ODH) — 43.6 km (27.1 mi)
- Farnborough Airport (FAB) — 43.7 km (27.2 mi)
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR) — 46.8 km (29.1 mi)
- RAF Northolt (NHT) — 47.3 km (29.4 mi)
- RAF Fairford (FFD) — 48.4 km (30.1 mi)
People who spot low-flying helicopters near Wallingford sometimes search BEX afterward to identify the base responsible for the traffic. Recruits and civilian contractors applying to work at RAF Benson also encounter the code on paperwork long before any thought of booking a flight.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for RAF Benson?
The IATA code for RAF Benson is BEX.
What is the ICAO code for RAF Benson?
The ICAO code for RAF Benson is EGUB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.