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Medium airport

Cranfield Airport

ICAO EGTC🇬🇧 Cranfield, Central Bedfordshire
Coordinates
52.0722°N, 0.6167°W
Elevation
360 ft (110 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:16
Sunrise
05:02
Sunset
21:17
Civil dusk
22:02

About 16h 15m 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 Cranfield Airport

Cranfield Airport

Cranfield Airport is an airfield just outside the village of Cranfield, in Bedfordshire, England. It is about 12 miles (19 km) by road south-west of central Bedford and 7.5 miles (12.1 km) east of Milton Keynes city centre. It was originally a Second World War aerodrome, RAF Cranfield. It is now used for business aviation, private flights and for research and development activities.

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

Live weather

EGTC

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
03 / 21▸ displaced5,902 ft / 1,799 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
18 / 362,033 ft / 620 m59 ftAspUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP122.850 MHz
ATISATIS121.875 MHz
TWRTWR134.925 MHz
TWR122.850 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DAVENTRY CTA 13Class ACTAFL075FL195
LONDON TMA 3Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 19Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195
CRANFIELDClass GATZGND2360 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
Obstacle164 ft318 ft
Millennium Country Park Turbine138 ft
Obstacle292 ft
Obstacle289 ft
Obstacle282 ft
Obstacle312 ft
Obstacle394 ft
Obstacle358 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Cranfield Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Cranfield Airport?

The ICAO code for Cranfield Airport is EGTC.

Where is Cranfield Airport located?

Cranfield Airport is medium airport located in Cranfield, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 360 ft (110 m).

How many runways does Cranfield Airport have?

Cranfield Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 5,902 ft / 1,799 m.

What time zone is Cranfield Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Cranfield Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cranfield Airport is approximately 0.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Cranfield Airport?

The nearest airport to Cranfield Airport is Hulcote Farm Airstrip (GB-0630), about 2.1 nm to the s, followed by Wood Farm Airstrip and Top Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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