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Small airport

Rochester Airport

IATA RCSICAO EGTO🇬🇧 Rochester, Kent
Coordinates
51.3519°N, 0.5033°E
Elevation
436 ft (133 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:19
Sunrise
05:03
Sunset
21:06
Civil dusk
21:50

About 16h 3m 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 Rochester Airport

Rochester Airport

Rochester Airport also known as Rochester Airfield, is a operational general aviation airport located 1.5 nautical miles south of Rochester in South East England, with the River Medway 1.5 NM from the end of runway 34, 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Chatham and its Historic Dockyard and the Medway area.

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

Live weather

EGTO

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 (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 343,159 ft / 963 m115 ftGrassUnlitClosed
02L / 20R2,713 ft / 827 m105 ftGrassUnlitOpen
02R / 20L2,264 ft / 690 m69 ftGrassLightedClosed

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISRochester AFIS122.255 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LONDON TMA 1Class ATMA2500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 3Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL195
LONDON TMA 8Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195
SOUTHEND CTA 7Class DCTA2500 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
ROCHESTERClass GATZGND2420 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
Wrotham transmitter581 ft712 ft
Obstacle253 ft49 ft
Obstacle253 ft56 ft
Obstacle217 ft
Obstacle16 ft
Obstacle20 ft
Obstacle26 ft
Obstacle16 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Rochester Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Rochester Airport?

The ICAO code for Rochester Airport is EGTO, and its IATA code is RCS.

Where is Rochester Airport located?

Rochester Airport is small airport located in Rochester, Kent, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 436 ft (133 m).

How many runways does Rochester Airport have?

Rochester Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 3,159 ft / 963 m.

What time zone is Rochester Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Rochester Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Rochester Airport is approximately 1.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Rochester Airport?

The nearest airport to Rochester Airport is Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield (EGMF), about 3.8 nm to the ese, followed by Stoke Airfield and Rankins Farm Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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