RAF Waddington — Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereRAF Waddington in Lincoln, Lincolnshire uses the IATA code WTN, with EGXW as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from WTN
RAF Waddington
RAF Waddington, coded WTN, is a Royal Air Force station located in Lincolnshire, England, known primarily for hosting surveillance and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft. As active military infrastructure rather than a civilian airport, Waddington has historically been associated with airborne early warning and reconnaissance platforms supporting British defense operations. The base plays a significant role in the UK's broader ISR capability, contributing to national security and, at times, allied military operations. Public passenger flights are not operated from RAF Waddington, and access remains restricted in keeping with its status as an operational Royal Air Force facility.
Runways at RAF Waddington (WTN)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 9642 ft (2939 m) | 198 ft (60 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for RAF Waddington (WTN)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 250.85 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 29.167 MHz |
| CAC | CAC | 27.777 MHz |
| DEP | DEP | 123.3 MHz |
| GND | GND | 342.12 MHz |
| MISC | ZONE | 127.35 MHz |
| OPS | OPS | 386.625 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 256.67 MHz |
Airports near RAF Waddington (WTN)
- RAF Coningsby (QCY) — 25.2 km (15.7 mi)
- Nottingham City Airport (NQT) — 46.1 km (28.6 mi)
- Humberside Airport (HUY) — 47.0 km (29.2 mi)
- East Midlands Airport (EMA) — 65.5 km (40.7 mi)
- RAF Marham (KNF) — 92.2 km (57.3 mi)
- Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) — 108.2 km (67.2 mi)
- RAF Lakenheath (LKZ) — 111.4 km (69.2 mi)
- RAF Mildenhall (MHZ) — 112.3 km (69.8 mi)
RAF Waddington, WTN, in Lincolnshire, England is Royal Air Force military infrastructure known for surveillance and ISR aircraft operations, not civilian travel.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for RAF Waddington?
The IATA code for RAF Waddington is WTN.
What is the ICAO code for RAF Waddington?
The ICAO code for RAF Waddington is EGXW. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.