What is the tower frequency at EGUB?

The tower frequency at RAF Benson is 127.15, 318.1 MHz.

Does EGUB require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for RAF Benson (United Kingdom).

Where is EGUB located?

RAF Benson (EGUB) is located in Benson, United Kingdom.

What is the IATA code for EGUB?

The IATA code for RAF Benson is BEX.

How long is the runway at EGUB?

The main runway at RAF Benson (01/19) measures 1823x46m.

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RAF Benson (EGUB/BEX) — Benson, United Kingdom

RAF Benson (EGUB/BEX) serves Benson, United Kingdom. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (01/19, 06/24). Field elevation is 226 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

47 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 1 on the ground · busiest hour 09:00Z

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

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: EGUB
Name: RAF Benson
Type: medium_airport
Category: Military
Latitude: 51.616402
Longitude: -1.09583
Elevation: 226 ft
Country: United Kingdom
Municipality: Benson
IATA Code: BEX
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/London
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 01/19

Designation: 01/19
Dimensions: 1823x46m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: ILS 19 110.95
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 06/24

Designation: 06/24
Dimensions: 1458x30m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 127.150, 318.100 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 376.650 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 376.650 MHz
ATIS: 282.525 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

U5389/26 info

ILS out of service

ILS RWY19 NOT AVBL DUE MAINT.

2026-08-07 07:00:00 2026-08-07 12:00:00

U6339/26 info

Aerodrome restriction

ACFT SERVICING PLATFORM (ASP) STANCHION LIGHTS WILL BE SET TO FULL BRILLIANCE AFFECTING NIGHT VISION GOGGLE (NV

2026-07-28 21:00:00 2026-07-28 23:59:00

U3174/26 caution

Taxiway lighting closed

TWY A CLSD BETWEEN AAIRCRAFT SERVICING PLATFORM SLOT 6 AND 13 DUE MOTORCYCLING EVENT

2026-10-11 07:00:00 2026-10-11 12:45:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at EGUB?: The tower frequency at RAF Benson is 127.15, 318.1 MHz.
Does EGUB require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for RAF Benson (United Kingdom).
Where is EGUB located?: RAF Benson (EGUB) is located in Benson, United Kingdom.
What is the IATA code for EGUB?: The IATA code for RAF Benson is BEX.
How long is the runway at EGUB?: The main runway at RAF Benson (01/19) measures 1823x46m.

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