RAF Fairford — Fairford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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Distance & flight time from FFD
RAF Fairford
FFD is RAF Fairford, a Royal Air Force station located in Gloucestershire, England, historically significant for its long runway and its role hosting United States Air Force operations, including bomber deployments and refueling missions. The base has served as a forward operating location for U.S. strategic aircraft and is well known among aviation enthusiasts for hosting the Royal International Air Tattoo, one of the world's largest military air shows, held annually at the site. Unlike typical commercial airports, FFD functions strictly as a military installation, with its extended runway originally built to accommodate large aircraft including the Space Shuttle as an emergency landing site. Its dual UK-US operational history makes it a notable installation within NATO's European air power infrastructure.
Runways at RAF Fairford (FFD)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9994 ft (3046 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for RAF Fairford (FFD)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 119 MHz |
| CAC | CAC | 124.275 MHz |
| DIR | BRIZE DIRECTOR | 133.75 MHz |
| GND | GND | 234.25 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 25.775 MHz |
| PTD | PDT | 233.47 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 119.15 MHz |
| TWR | 338.22 MHz |
Airports near RAF Fairford (FFD)
- RAF Brize Norton (BZZ) — 16.0 km (9.9 mi)
- Gloucestershire Airport (GLO) — 35.0 km (21.7 mi)
- London Oxford Airport (OXF) — 36.5 km (22.7 mi)
- RAF Benson (BEX) — 48.4 km (30.1 mi)
- Bristol Airport (BRS) — 72.4 km (45.0 mi)
- Blackbushe Airport (BBS) — 76.5 km (47.5 mi)
- RAF Odiham (ODH) — 77.0 km (47.8 mi)
- Farnborough Airport (FAB) — 83.5 km (51.9 mi)
FFD is RAF Fairford, a military-only airbase in Gloucestershire famous for hosting the Royal International Air Tattoo and periodic USAF bomber deployments; it has no scheduled commercial passenger service.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for RAF Fairford?
The IATA code for RAF Fairford is FFD.
What is the ICAO code for RAF Fairford?
The ICAO code for RAF Fairford is EGVA. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.