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Small airport

Duxford Aerodrome

ICAO EGSU🇬🇧 Duxford, Cambridgeshire
Coordinates
52.0908°N, 0.1319°E
Elevation
125 ft (38 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:11
Sunrise
04:57
Sunset
21:15
Civil dusk
22:01

About 16h 17m 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 Duxford Aerodrome

Duxford Aerodrome

Duxford Aerodrome is located 8 miles (13 km) south of Cambridge, within the civil parish of Duxford, Cambridgeshire, England and nearly 1 mile (1.6 km) west of the village. The airfield is owned by the Imperial War Museum (IWM) and is the site of the Imperial War Museum Duxford and the American Air Museum.

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

Live weather

EGSU

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.

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 24▸ displaced4,750 ft / 1,448 m148 ftAspUnlitOpen
06L / 24R2,887 ft / 880 m82 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
INFODuxford Information122.075 MHz

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 3Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 6Class ATMA4500 ft MSLFL195
DUXFORDClass GATZGND2126 ft MSL

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle85 ft
Obstacle315 ft
Obstacle328 ft
Obstacle322 ft
Obstacle322 ft
Obstacle335 ft
Obstacle328 ft
RAF Barkway469 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Duxford Aerodrome.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Duxford Aerodrome?

The ICAO code for Duxford Aerodrome is EGSU.

Where is Duxford Aerodrome located?

Duxford Aerodrome is small airport located in Duxford, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 125 ft (38 m).

How many runways does Duxford Aerodrome have?

Duxford Aerodrome has 2 runways, the longest being 4,750 ft / 1,448 m.

What time zone is Duxford Aerodrome in?

Duxford Aerodrome is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Duxford Aerodrome?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Duxford Aerodrome 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 Duxford Aerodrome?

The nearest airport to Duxford Aerodrome is Little Shelford Airstrip (GB-0918), about 2.5 nm to the n, followed by Fowlmere Airfield and Whitehill Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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