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RAF Waddington (EGXW/WTN) — Waddington, United Kingdom

At a glance

Tower
256.67
Runways
02/20
Elevation
231 ft

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

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71% Data Complete 37 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
Observed Activity · Oct 27
7 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 1 on the ground · busiest hour 09:00Z
2026-10-172026-10-27
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: EGXW
  • Name: RAF Waddington
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: 53.166199
  • Longitude: -0.523811
  • Elevation: 231 ft
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Municipality: Waddington
  • IATA Code: WTN
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/London
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 02/20

  • Designation: 02/20
  • Dimensions: 2939x60m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: ILS 20 110.7
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 256.670 MHz
  • Ground: 342.120 MHz
  • Operations: 386.625 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 250.850, 123.300 MHz
  • ATIS: 29.167 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

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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

Q0070/26
caution
Aerodrome closed
AD CLOSED
2026-11-04 08:00 UTC 2026-11-04 18:00 UTC
Q0049/26
info
ILS out of service
ILS RWY 20 U/S
2026-11-01 00:00 UTC 2026-11-06 22:59 UTC
U8804/26
warning Upcoming
Aerodrome restriction
PRACTICE DIVERSIONS AND DIVERSIONS NOT AVBL DUE STAFFING
2026-10-28 18:00 UTC 2026-10-29 08:00 UTC

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at EGXW?
The tower frequency at RAF Waddington is 256.67 MHz.
Does EGXW 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 EGXW located?
RAF Waddington (EGXW) is located in Waddington, United Kingdom.
What is the IATA code for EGXW?
The IATA code for RAF Waddington is WTN.
How long is the runway at EGXW?
The main runway at RAF Waddington (02/20) measures 2939x60m.