Cambridge City Airport — Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
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Distance & flight time from CBG
Cambridge City Airport
Cambridge City Airport has long been intertwined with a major aerospace engineering group that used the airfield for decades as a base for aircraft manufacturing, modification, and maintenance work alongside general aviation and business jet traffic. Positioned on the eastern edge of the university city, the airport gave Cambridge a general-aviation facility distinct from the passenger terminals of London's larger airports, serving corporate travelers, flying clubs, and occasional defense-related contract work. Plans have circulated for years to relocate aviation operations elsewhere and redevelop the site as part of Cambridge's eastward urban expansion, reflecting pressure on land near a fast-growing, high-value university city. Whatever its long-term future, CBG's runway and hangars have for generations formed a familiar backdrop against the flat Cambridgeshire fenland landscape north and east of the historic colleges.
Runways at Cambridge City Airport (CBG)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6444 ft (1964 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Cambridge City Airport (CBG)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | Cambridge Approach | 123.6 MHz |
| ATIS | Cambridge Information | 134.6 MHz |
| RDR | Cambridge Radar | 124.975 MHz |
| TWR | Cambridge Tower | 122.2 MHz |
Airports near Cambridge City Airport (CBG)
- RAF Mildenhall (MHZ) — 27.4 km (17.0 mi)
- RAF Lakenheath (LKZ) — 34.7 km (21.6 mi)
- London Stansted Airport (STN) — 35.8 km (22.2 mi)
- RAF Honington (BEQ) — 43.5 km (27.0 mi)
- London Luton Airport (LTN) — 52.2 km (32.4 mi)
- RAF Marham (KNF) — 55.5 km (34.5 mi)
- London City Airport (LCY) — 78.2 km (48.6 mi)
- London Southend Airport (SEN) — 79.0 km (49.1 mi)
Cambridge City Airport (CBG) has operated for decades as the home of major aircraft manufacturing and maintenance work, on flat fenland terrain at the eastern edge of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, in eastern England near the fens.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Cambridge City Airport?
The IATA code for Cambridge City Airport is CBG.
What is the ICAO code for Cambridge City Airport?
The ICAO code for Cambridge City Airport is EGSC. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.