RAF Coningsby — Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereRAF Coningsby in Lincoln, Lincolnshire uses the IATA code QCY, with EGXC as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from QCY
RAF Coningsby
QCY denotes RAF Coningsby, a Royal Air Force station in Lincolnshire, England, best known as home to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, which maintains historic aircraft including Spitfires and Hurricanes for commemorative flypasts. As an active military base rather than a civilian airport, QCY has also served as a front-line station for Royal Air Force fighter squadrons, including Typhoon aircraft used for national air defense. It is not open to scheduled commercial air travel, and the surrounding Lincolnshire countryside hosts several other RAF installations reflecting the county's long aviation heritage dating back to both World Wars. Public access is generally limited to organized events or the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight visitor center.
Runways at RAF Coningsby (QCY)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 9003 ft (2744 m) | 187 ft (57 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for RAF Coningsby (QCY)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 120.8 MHz |
| APP | 282.72 MHz | |
| ATIS | ATIS | 280.3 MHz |
| CAC | CAC | 27.777 MHz |
| DEP | DEP | 376.35 MHz |
| GND | GND | 122.1 MHz |
| grn | 279.7 MHz | |
| OPS | OPS | 23.467 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 124.675 MHz |
Airports near RAF Coningsby (QCY)
- RAF Waddington (WTN) — 25.2 km (15.7 mi)
- Humberside Airport (HUY) — 55.1 km (34.2 mi)
- Nottingham City Airport (NQT) — 64.1 km (39.8 mi)
- RAF Marham (KNF) — 69.0 km (42.9 mi)
- East Midlands Airport (EMA) — 83.1 km (51.6 mi)
- RAF Lakenheath (LKZ) — 90.4 km (56.2 mi)
- RAF Mildenhall (MHZ) — 92.4 km (57.4 mi)
- Cambridge City Airport (CBG) — 101.4 km (63.0 mi)
QCY is RAF Coningsby, a UK military airbase in Lincolnshire, not a commercial airport. Searchers should know it's famous for the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight rather than passenger flights.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for RAF Coningsby?
The IATA code for RAF Coningsby is QCY.
What is the ICAO code for RAF Coningsby?
The ICAO code for RAF Coningsby is EGXC. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.