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Cambridge Airport (EGSC/CBG) — Cambridge, United Kingdom

Cambridge Airport (EGSC/CBG) serves Cambridge, United Kingdom. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (05/23, 05G/23G). Field elevation is 47 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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69% Data Complete 36 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
Observed Activity · Jul 23
49 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 1 on the ground · busiest hour 12:00Z
2026-07-182026-07-23
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: EGSC
  • Name: Cambridge Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 52.205002
  • Longitude: 0.175
  • Elevation: 47 ft
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Municipality: Cambridge
  • IATA Code: CBG
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/London
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 05/23

  • Designation: 05/23
  • Dimensions: 1964x45m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: ILS 23 111.3
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 05G/23G

  • Designation: 05G/23G
  • Dimensions: 899x35m
  • Surface: GRS
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 10/28

  • Designation: 10/28
  • Dimensions: 699x35m
  • Surface: GRS
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 122.200 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 123.600 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 123.600 MHz
  • ATIS: 134.600 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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United Kingdom Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 3 working days (ad hoc charter); 5 working days (experimental/non-standard); longer for first-time applicants
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports.

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Active NOTAMs

A2357/26 caution
Obstacle erected
CRANE OPR PSN 521251N 0000641E (CAMBRIDGE) MAX JIB HGT 171FT AGL, 243FT AMSL. CRANE REF C002.26
2026-06-26 07:00:00 2026-08-31 17:00:00
A1887/26 caution
Obstacle erected
CAMBRIDGE AD OBSTACLES - CRANE C022.25. PSN 521244N 0000944E MAX HGT 128FT AMSL/87FT AGL EXTD UNTIL END OF AUGUST 2026. UK AIP EGSC AD 2.10 REFERS.
2026-05-20 06:01:00 2026-08-31 00:00:00
A1827/26 caution
Obstacle erected
CAMBRIDGE AD OBSTACLES - CRANE C021.25. PSN 521247N 0000904E EXTENDED UNTIL END OF JULY 2026. UK AIP EGSC AD 2.10 REFERS.
2026-05-14 09:01:00 2026-07-31 23:59:00

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at EGSC?
The tower frequency at Cambridge Airport is 122.2 MHz.
Does EGSC require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Cambridge Airport (United Kingdom).
Where is EGSC located?
Cambridge Airport (EGSC) is located in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
What is the IATA code for EGSC?
The IATA code for Cambridge Airport is CBG.
How long is the runway at EGSC?
The main runway at Cambridge Airport (05/23) measures 1964x45m.
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