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Medium airport

RAF Topcliffe

ICAO EGXZ🇬🇧 Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Coordinates
54.2041°N, 1.3803°W
Elevation
92 ft (28 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:05
Sunrise
04:55
Sunset
21:30
Civil dusk
22:20

About 16h 35m 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 RAF Topcliffe

RAF Topcliffe

Royal Air Force Topcliffe or RAF Topcliffe is a Royal Air Force station in North Yorkshire, England.

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

Live weather

EGXZ

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
02 / 20▸ displaced5,948 ft / 1,813 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
13 / 31▸ displaced4,088 ft / 1,246 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (6)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP125.000 MHz
APP293.775 MHz
DIR255.600 MHz
GNDGND241.875 MHz
TWRTWR122.100 MHz
TWR379.750 MHz

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
YORKSHIRE CTA 10Class ACTAFL125FL195
LEEMING/TOPCLIFFEClass GMATZGND3091 ft MSL
TOPCLIFFEClass GATZGND2091 ft MSL
TOPCLIFFESpecial useActivity areaGND2091 ft MSL
TRAG YORKSHIRE LOWERSpecial useGliding sectorFL195FL240
NSGA YORKSHIRESpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195
TRAG YORKSHIRE UPPERSpecial useGliding sectorFL240FL660

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
Obstacle207 ft
Obstacle220 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from RAF Topcliffe.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for RAF Topcliffe?

The ICAO code for RAF Topcliffe is EGXZ.

Where is RAF Topcliffe located?

RAF Topcliffe is medium airport located in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 92 ft (28 m).

How many runways does RAF Topcliffe have?

RAF Topcliffe has 2 runways, the longest being 5,948 ft / 1,813 m.

What time zone is RAF Topcliffe in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at RAF Topcliffe?

The magnetic variation (declination) at RAF Topcliffe is approximately 0.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near RAF Topcliffe?

The nearest airport to RAF Topcliffe is Bagby Thirsk Airfield (EGNG), about 3.1 nm to the e, followed by Dishforth Village Airfield and Felixkirk Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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