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RAF Fairford (EGVA/FFD) — Fairford, United Kingdom

RAF Fairford (EGVA/FFD) serves Fairford, United Kingdom. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (09/27). Field elevation is 286 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Checked by the community — 1 field confirmation, last one 54 days ago.
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
19 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 1 on the ground · busiest hour 10:00Z
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: EGVA
  • Name: RAF Fairford
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: 51.682201
  • Longitude: -1.79003
  • Elevation: 286 ft
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Municipality: Fairford
  • IATA Code: FFD
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/London
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 09/27

  • Designation: 09/27
  • Dimensions: 3046x61m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: ILS 09 111.1, ILS 27 111.1
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 119.150, 338.220 MHz
  • Ground: 234.250 MHz
  • Operations: 119.000 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 119.000 MHz
  • ATIS: N/A

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

U6355/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
THE FLW COORDINATION IS MANDATORY FOR ALL TRANSIENT ARRIVALS REQUIRING UPLOAD OR DOWNLOAD SERVICES - NO ARRIVALS PRIOR TO 0700 OR AFTER 2100 AND ARE REQUIRED TO BE 3 HOURS APART.
2026-07-24 14:29:00 2026-08-30 23:59:00
U5916/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
AD OPR HR EXTD
2026-07-09 05:33:00 2026-09-30 23:59:00
U5612/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
PRIOR PERMISSION REQUESTS REQUIRED 96 HOURS IN ADVANCE
2026-06-30 09:51:00 2026-09-02 23:59:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at EGVA?
The tower frequency at RAF Fairford is 119.15, 338.22 MHz.
Does EGVA require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for RAF Fairford (United Kingdom).
Where is EGVA located?
RAF Fairford (EGVA) is located in Fairford, United Kingdom.
What is the IATA code for EGVA?
The IATA code for RAF Fairford is FFD.
How long is the runway at EGVA?
The main runway at RAF Fairford (09/27) measures 3046x61m.
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