RAF Coningsby
Daylight today(Oct 17, 2026, local time)
About 10h 32m 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 Coningsby
Royal Air Force Coningsby or RAF Coningsby, is a Royal Air Force station located 13.7 kilometres (8.5 mi) south-west of Horncastle, and 15.8 kilometres (9.8 mi) north-west of Boston, in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It is a Main Operating Base of the RAF and home to three front-line Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 units, No. 3 Squadron, No. 11 Squadron and No. 12 Squadron. In support of front-line units, No. 29 Squadron is the Typhoon Operational Conversion Unit and No. 41 Squadron is the Typhoon Test and Evaluation Squadron. Coningsby is also the home of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) which operates a variety of historic RAF aircraft.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
EGXCNOTAMs
EGXCReference 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
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
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.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 / 25 | 9,003 ft / 2,744 m | 187 ft | Con | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (9)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 120.800 MHz |
| APP | — | 282.720 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 280.300 MHz |
| CAC | CAC | 27.777 MHz |
| DEP | DEP | 376.350 MHz |
| GND | GND | 122.100 MHz |
| OPS | OPS | 23.467 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 124.675 MHz |
| grn | — | 279.700 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Airspace in this area(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONINGSBY | Class G | MATZ | GND | 3024 ft MSL |
| CONINGSBY | Class G | ATZ | GND | 2024 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Stump | 279 ft | 62 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 26 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 26 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 20 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 30 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 26 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 33 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 20 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from RAF Coningsby.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for RAF Coningsby?
The ICAO code for RAF Coningsby is EGXC, and its IATA code is QCY.
Where is RAF Coningsby located?
RAF Coningsby is medium airport located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 25 ft (8 m).
How many runways does RAF Coningsby have?
RAF Coningsby has 1 runway, the longest being 9,003 ft / 2,744 m.
What time zone is RAF Coningsby in?
RAF Coningsby is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).
What is the magnetic variation at RAF Coningsby?
The magnetic variation (declination) at RAF Coningsby is approximately 1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near RAF Coningsby?
The nearest airport to RAF Coningsby is Whaley Farm Airstrip (GB-0702), about 1.7 nm to the sse, followed by (Duplicete)East Kirkby Airfield and East Kirkby Airfield.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. RAF Coningsby data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.