RAF Marham — King's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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Distance & flight time from KNF
RAF Marham
RAF Marham is a Royal Air Force station near King's Lynn in Norfolk, in the east of England, rather than a civilian passenger airport. Standing at an elevation of about 75 feet on the low Norfolk countryside, it operates two runways of asphalt and concrete, the longer around 9,131 feet, sized for fast military jets. As one of the RAF's active operational stations, Marham plays a defense role and is not open for public flights. The KNF code nonetheless appears in aviation databases to identify the airfield, distinguishing it from the civilian airports of eastern England and marking its place within the United Kingdom's network of military airbases.
Runways at RAF Marham (KNF)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 6116 ft (1864 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | CON |
| 05/23 | 9131 ft (2783 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for RAF Marham (KNF)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 124.15 MHz |
| APP | 233.075 MHz | |
| ATIS | ATIS | 277.225 MHz |
| DIR | DIRECTOR | 124.15 MHz |
| DIR | Director | 377.475 MHz |
| GND | GND | 389.4 MHz |
| OPS | OPS | 284 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 122.1 MHz |
| TWR | 281.15 MHz |
Airports near RAF Marham (KNF)
- RAF Lakenheath (LKZ) — 26.6 km (16.5 mi)
- RAF Mildenhall (MHZ) — 32.2 km (20.0 mi)
- RAF Honington (BEQ) — 37.2 km (23.1 mi)
- Norwich Airport (NWI) — 49.5 km (30.8 mi)
- Cambridge City Airport (CBG) — 55.5 km (34.5 mi)
- RAF Coningsby (QCY) — 69.0 km (42.9 mi)
- London Stansted Airport (STN) — 87.6 km (54.4 mi)
- RAF Waddington (WTN) — 92.2 km (57.3 mi)
The KNF code is used to identify RAF Marham in aviation and flight-tracking databases rather than for booking, since it is an active military station. It keeps the Norfolk airbase distinct from civilian airports in eastern England.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for RAF Marham?
The IATA code for RAF Marham is KNF.
What is the ICAO code for RAF Marham?
The ICAO code for RAF Marham is EGYM. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.