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

At a glance

Tower: 127.15
Runways: 01/19, 06/24
Elevation: 226 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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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 · Oct 27

20 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 1 on the ground · busiest hour 13:00Z

2026-10-142026-10-27

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: Not recorded
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: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
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

U8628/26

caution

Aerodrome closed

AD CLSD DUE ORGANISED RUN. THAMES VALLEY AIR AMBULANCE OR NATIONAL POLICE AIR SERVICE NOT AFFECTED. ATZ REMAINS ACTIVE.

2026-12-17 08:45 UTC 2026-12-17 10:30 UTC

Q0008/26

info

ILS out of service

ILS RWY 19 NOT AVBL DUE MAINT

2026-11-06 09:00 UTC 2026-11-06 14:00 UTC

U8765/26

caution

Lighting restriction

RWY EDGE HIGH INTENSITY LIGHTING RWY 01/19 AFFECTING NIGHT VISION GOGGLE USERS DUE MOBILE AIRFIELD LIGHT MONITORING SYSTEM IN USE. ACFT TO OPR FM EASTERN GRASS, CONTACT ATC FOR INFO.

2026-11-03 19:00 UTC 2026-11-04 02:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

EGTB Wycombe Air Park 11 NM EGLP Brimpton Airfield 14 NM EGLM White Waltham Airfield 14 NM EGLK Blackbushe Airport 20 NM EGLD Denham Aerodrome 22 NM EGVO RAF Odiham 24 NM EGLF Farnborough Airport 24 NM EGLL Heathrow 25 NM

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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?: It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports. Permit details for 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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