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Medium airport

Cambridge City Airport

IATA CBGICAO EGSC🇬🇧 Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Coordinates
52.2050°N, 0.1750°E
Elevation
47 ft (14 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.2° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:36
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
19:50
Civil dusk
20:25

About 13h 38m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Cambridge City Airport

Cambridge City Airport

Cambridge City Airport — previously Marshall Airport Cambridge UK — is a regional airport in Cambridgeshire, England. It is located on the eastern outskirts of Cambridge, south of Newmarket Road and west of the village of Teversham, 1.5 NM from the centre of Cambridge and approximately 50 mi (80 km) from London.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

EGSC

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 23▸ displaced6,444 ft / 1,964 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
05G / 23G2,949 ft / 899 m115 ftGrsUnlitClosed
10 / 282,293 ft / 699 m115 ftGrsUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPCambridge Approach123.600 MHz
ATISCambridge Information134.600 MHz
RDRCambridge Radar124.975 MHz
TWRCambridge Tower122.200 MHz

Services & operations

Ground handler / FBO
Cambridge Jet Centre
Services
VIP handlingEquine transportPet travelCharter services

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 18Class ATMAFL075FL195
CLACTON CTA 10Class CCTAFL075FL195
CLACTON CTA 11Class CCTAFL105FL195
CAMBRIDGEClass GATZGND2048 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
AUDLEY END RAILWAY12.1 nm174°On request
HAVERHILL12.1 nm127°On request
DEBDEN13.3 nm164°On request
NUTHAMPSTEAD13.6 nm198°On request
SPRIGGS SOLAR FARM16 nm153°On request
HAZELEND WOOD18.7 nm180°On request
HANGAR 1219.3 nm175°On request
DIAMOND HANGAR19.8 nm173°On request
PUCKERIDGE A10/A12020.2 nm198°On request
PIRTON23.4 nm233°On request

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle315 ft
Obstacle328 ft
Obstacle322 ft
Obstacle322 ft
Obstacle335 ft
Obstacle328 ft
Obstacle256 ft
Obstacle85 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Cambridge City Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Cambridge City Airport?

The ICAO code for Cambridge City Airport is EGSC, and its IATA code is CBG.

Where is Cambridge City Airport located?

Cambridge City Airport is medium airport located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 47 ft (14 m).

How many runways does Cambridge City Airport have?

Cambridge City Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 6,444 ft / 1,964 m.

What time zone is Cambridge City Airport in?

Cambridge City Airport is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Cambridge City Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cambridge City Airport is approximately 1.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Cambridge City Airport?

The nearest airport to Cambridge City Airport is Little Shelford Airstrip (GB-0918), about 4.8 nm to the ssw, followed by Newmarket Heath Airfield and Fen End Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Cambridge City Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.