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DCAE Cosford Air Base (EGWC) — Cosford, United Kingdom

At a glance

Tower: 128.65
Runways: 06/24
Elevation: 272 ft

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

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67% Data Complete 35 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 2/10

Observed Activity · Oct 27

16 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 1 on the ground · busiest hour 14:00Z

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: EGWC
Name: DCAE Cosford Air Base
Type: medium_airport
Category: Military
Latitude: 52.639999
Longitude: -2.30558
Elevation: 272 ft
Country: United Kingdom
Municipality: Cosford
IATA Code: N/A
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/London
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 06/24

Designation: 06/24
Dimensions: 1186x46m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 128.650, 378.650 MHz
Ground: 128.650 MHz
Operations: 135.875 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 135.875, 376.420 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: 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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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers EGWC. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

EGVL RAF Little Rissington 52 NM EGBP Cotswold Airport 59 NM EGCY South Cerney Airfield 59 NM EGVN RAF Brize Norton 60 NM EGVA RAF Fairford 61 NM EGTK Oxford (Kidlington) Airport 60 NM EGTW Oaksey Park Airport 61 NM EGUD RAF Abingdon 68 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at EGWC?: The tower frequency at DCAE Cosford Air Base is 128.65, 378.65 MHz.
Does EGWC 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 EGWC located?: DCAE Cosford Air Base (EGWC) is located in Cosford, United Kingdom.
How long is the runway at EGWC?: The main runway at DCAE Cosford Air Base (06/24) measures 1186x46m.

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