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RAF Fairford Airport (EGVA / FFD)

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EGVA airport at a glance

ICAO code: EGVA
IATA code: FFD
City: Fairford
Region: England
Country: United Kingdom
Elevation: 286 ft (87 m)
Time zone: Europe/London (UTC±0)
Coordinates: 51.6822° N, 1.7900° W
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Weather & airport info EGVA

Current weather

No current weather report is available for this airport.

Airport

Elevation: 286 ft (87 m)
Sunrise / Sunset: 07:04 / 16:37 local time

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lighted
09/27	3,046 m (9,994 ft)	asphalt	yes

Radio frequencies

Approach: 119
Ground: 234.25
Tower: 119.15
Tower: 338.22

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map EGVA

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

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Official charts

Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:

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Current NOTAMs for EGVA(15)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

ClosedAircraft stand: closedQ0210/26· until 31 Dec, 23:59 UTC
Hardstands 35 and 36 are closed due to equipment.
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HARDSTANDS 35 AND 36 CLSD DUE TO EQUIPMENT.
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Q0210/26 NOTAMN
 Q) EGTT/QMPLC/IV/BO /A /000/999/5141N00147W005
 A) EGVA B) 2611020600 C) 2612312359
 E) HARDSTANDS 35 AND 36 CLSD DUE TO EQUIPMENT.
```
ClosedTaxiwayQ0211/26· until 31 Dec, 23:59 UTC
The southwest loop is closed due to equipment.
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SW LOOP CLSD DUE EQUIPMENT.
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Q0211/26 NOTAMN
 Q) EGTT/QMXXX/IV/M  /A /000/999/5141N00147W005
 A) EGVA B) 2611020600 C) 2612312359
 E) SW LOOP CLSD DUE EQUIPMENT.
```
Out of serviceObstacle lights: unserviceableQ0219/26· until 30 Dec, 23:59 UTC
An obstacle light near runway 27 at FAIRFORD airport is out of service. Its top is 301 ft above sea level, 15 ft above ground.
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OBST LIGHT LOC RWY 27 U/S PSN 514058.9712N 0014903.54W (FAIRFORD) 301FT AMSL/15FT AGL.
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Q0219/26 NOTAMN
 Q) EGTT/QOLAS/IV/M  /AE/000/004/5141N00149W001
 A) EGVA B) 2611010016 C) 2612302359
 E) OBST LIGHT LOC RWY 27 U/S PSN 514058.9712N 0014903.54W (FAIRFORD)
 301FT AMSL/15FT AGL.
```
ClosedAircraft stand: closedQ0216/26· until 30 Nov, 23:59 UTC
Hardstand 6 at Fairford (EGVA) airport is closed.
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HARDSTAND 6 CLSD.
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Q0216/26 NOTAMN
 Q) EGTT/QMPLC/IV/BO /A /000/999/5141N00147W005
 A) EGVA B) 2611010012 C) 2611302359
 E) HARDSTAND 6 CLSD.
```
Out of serviceRunway end identifier lights: unserviceableQ0151/26· until 06 Nov, 18:00 UTC
Runway 27 runway END IDENTIFIER lights out of service on south SIDE.
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RWY 27 RUNWAY END IDENTIFIER LIGHTS U/S ON SOUTH SIDE.
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Q0151/26 NOTAMN
 Q) EGTT/QLIAS/IV/BO /A /000/999/5141N00147W005
 A) EGVA B) 2611010010 C) 2611061800
 E) RWY 27 RUNWAY END IDENTIFIER LIGHTS U/S ON SOUTH SIDE.
```
ClosedAircraft stand: closedQ0077/26· until 17 Nov, 23:59 UTC
Hardstands 1, 4, 5 and 9 at Fairford airport are closed due to equipment.
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HARDSTANDS 1, 4, 5 AND 9 CLSD DUE EQUIPMENT.
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Q0077/26 NOTAMN
 Q) EGTT/QMPLC/IV/BO /A /000/999/5141N00147W005
 A) EGVA B) 2611010000 C) 2611172359
 E) HARDSTANDS 1, 4, 5 AND 9 CLSD DUE EQUIPMENT.
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Out of serviceStandard instrument departure: not availableQ0096/26· until 26 Nov, 23:59 UTC
Standard Departure Routes (SIDs) MAXOB2A and MAXOB2B are not available. This means aircraft will need to use alternative departure routes.
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SID MAXOB2A AND MAXOB2B NOT AVBL.
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Q0096/26 NOTAMN
 Q) EGTT/QPDAU/I /NBO/A /000/999/5141N00147W005
 A) EGVA B) 2611010000 C) 2611262359
 E) SID MAXOB2A AND MAXOB2B NOT AVBL.
```
Out of serviceILS glide path: unserviceableQ0097/26· until 20 Nov, 23:59 UTC
The glideslope system for runway 09 is out of service; only the localizer is available. The Instrument Landing System (ILS) guides aircraft to the runway in poor visibility.
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RWY 09 GLIDESLOPE U/S. LOCALIZER ONLY.
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Q0097/26 NOTAMN
 Q) EGTT/QIGAS/I /NBO/A /000/999/5141N00147W005
 A) EGVA B) 2611010000 C) 2611202359
 E) RWY 09 GLIDESLOPE U/S. LOCALIZER ONLY.
```

7 more NOTAMs

Out of serviceObstacle lights: unserviceableQ0109/26· until 22 Nov, 23:59 UTC
An obstacle light is out of service. It is located near the glide slope for runway 09 and its top is 316 ft above mean sea level, 30 ft above ground.
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OBST LIGHT U/S GLIDE SLOPE RWY 09 PSN 514103.1808N 0014823.47W (FAIRFORD) 316FT AMSL/30FT AGL.
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Q0109/26 NOTAMN
 Q) EGTT/QOLAS/IV/M  /AE/000/004/5141N00148W001
 A) EGVA B) 2611010000 C) 2611222359
 E) OBST LIGHT U/S GLIDE SLOPE RWY 09 PSN 514103.1808N 0014823.47W
 (FAIRFORD) 316FT AMSL/30FT AGL.
```
NoticeModel flying: will take placeQ0017/26· from 04 Nov, 19:00 UTC · until 04 Nov, 19:30 UTC
Fireworks are taking place within a 0.5 nautical mile radius of Fairford. This may affect flight operations near the airport.
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FIREWORKS WI 0.5NM RADIUS OF 514142N 0014938W (FAIRFORD). FOR INFO 07714 099580. AR-2026-8969/01.
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Q0017/26 NOTAMN
 Q) EGTT/QWZLW/IV/M  /AW/000/008/5142N00150W001
 A) EGVA B) 2611041900 C) 2611041930
 E) FIREWORKS WI 0.5NM RADIUS OF 514142N 0014938W (FAIRFORD). FOR
 INFO 07714 099580. AR-2026-8969/01.
 F) SFC G) 800FT AMSL
```
NoticeTaxiway: limited toQ0334/26· until 03 Nov, 15:30 UTC
Taxiway Bravo is suspended for all aircraft operations adjacent to hardstand 54 because aircraft parked on hardstand 54 violate the transitional surface and wingtip clearance. Taxi or tow past hardstand 54 is via the southwest loop only and restricted to aircraft with a wingspan of 137 FT or smaller.
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TWY BRAVO IS SUSPENDED FOR ALL ACFT OPS ADJACENT TO HARDSTAND 54DUE ACFT PARKED ON HARDSTAND 54 VIOLATES THE TRANSITIONAL SFC AND WINGTIP CLEARANCE. TAXI OR TOW PAST HARDSTAND 54 IS VIA THE SOUTHWEST LOOP ONLY AND RESTRICTED TO ACFT WITH A WINGSPAN OF 137FT OR SMALLER.
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Q0334/26 NOTAMN
 Q) EGTT/QMXLT/IV/M  /A /000/999/5141N00147W005
 A) EGVA B) 2611030820 C) 2611031530
 E) TWY BRAVO IS SUSPENDED FOR ALL ACFT OPS ADJACENT TO HARDSTAND
 54DUE ACFT PARKED ON HARDSTAND 54 VIOLATES THE TRANSITIONAL SFC AND
 WINGTIP CLEARANCE. TAXI OR TOW PAST HARDSTAND 54 IS VIA THE
 SOUTHWEST LOOP ONLY AND RESTRICTED TO ACFT WITH A WINGSPAN OF 137FT
 OR SMALLER.
```
NoticeAerodrome: limited toQ0198/26· until 31 Dec, 23:59 UTC
Coordination is mandatory for all transient arrivals requiring upload or download services. No arrivals are permitted prior to 07:00. Any B747 aircraft arrivals must be a minimum of 6 hours apart, and any C17 arrivals must be a minimum of 4 hours apart. A maximum of two cargo aircraft per day is allowed.
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THE FLW COORDINATION IS MANDATORY FOR ALL TRANSIENT ARR REQUIRING UPLOAD OR DOWNLOAD SERVICES - NO ARR PRIOR TO 0700. ANY B747 ACFT ARR MUST BE MIN 6HR APART AND ANY C17 ARR MUST BE MIN 4HR APART. MAX TWO CARGO ACFT PER DAY.
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Q0198/26 NOTAMN
 Q) EGTT/QFALT/IV/NBO/A /000/999/5141N00147W005
 A) EGVA B) 2611020600 C) 2612312359
 E) THE FLW COORDINATION IS MANDATORY FOR ALL TRANSIENT ARR REQUIRING
 UPLOAD OR DOWNLOAD SERVICES - NO ARR PRIOR TO 0700. ANY B747 ACFT
 ARR MUST BE MIN 6HR APART AND ANY C17 ARR MUST BE MIN 4HR APART.
 MAX TWO CARGO ACFT PER DAY.
```
NoticeAircraft stand: work in progressQ0209/26· until 31 Dec, 23:59 UTC
Men and equipment are working on and east of hardstand 52. Please be careful.
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MEN AND EQUIPMENT WORKING ON AND EAST OF HARDSTAND 52.
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Q0209/26 NOTAMN
 Q) EGTT/QMPHW/IV/M  /A /000/999/5141N00147W005
 A) EGVA B) 2611020600 C) 2612312359
 E) MEN AND EQUIPMENT WORKING ON AND EAST OF HARDSTAND 52.
```
NoticeFire and rescue: downgradedQ0229/26· until 29 Nov, 04:42 UTC
The fire fighting and rescue capability at the airport has been downgraded to a reduced level of service for aircraft such as the B747-400, B777, and B767. For larger aircraft like the C-5 and A-380, the capability is downgraded to a critical level, meaning interior firefighting and full extinguishment of the pool fire may be limited.
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FIRE FIGHTING AND RESCUE CAPABILITY HAS BEEN DOWNGRADED TO REDUCED LEVEL OF SERVICE FOR B747-400, B777, B767. AVBL WATER IS EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN Q1 + Q2 GALLONAGE FOR THE ACFT. RFFS RESPONSE OBJECTIVES ARE EXPECTED TO BE ACCOMPLISHED FOR INITIAL CONTROL OF THE POOL FIRE AND FULL EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE POOL FIRE. AIRCREW RESCUE IS EXPECTED TO BE PERFORMED. HOWEVER, INTERIOR FIREFIGHTING MAY BE LIMITED DEPENDING ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER AVBL. OBJECTIVES ARE EXPECTED TO BE PERFORMED BASED ON THE INCIDENT PRIORITIES. FIRE FIGHTING AND RESCUE CAPABILITY HAS BEEN DOWNGRADED TO CRITICAL LEVEL OF SERVICE FOR C-5 AND A-380. AVBL WATER IS LESS THAN Q1 + Q2. RFFS RESPONSE OBJECTIVE OF INITIAL CONTROL OF THE POOL FIRE IS EXPECTED TO BE ACCOMPLISHED. FULL EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE POOL FIRE OR INTERIOR FIREFIGHTING IS LIMITED BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER AVBL AND ACFT SIZE. EFFORTS ARE CONCENTRATED ON LIFESAVING ACTIONS. HOWEVER, ASSETS ARE EXPECTED TO BE LOST.
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Q0229/26 NOTAMN
 Q) EGTT/QFFCG/IV/NBO/A /000/999/5141N00147W005
 A) EGVA B) 2611010025 C) 2611290442
 E) FIRE FIGHTING AND RESCUE CAPABILITY HAS BEEN DOWNGRADED TO
 REDUCED LEVEL OF SERVICE FOR B747-400, B777, B767. AVBL WATER IS
 EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN Q1 + Q2 GALLONAGE FOR THE ACFT. RFFS
 RESPONSE OBJECTIVES ARE EXPECTED TO BE ACCOMPLISHED FOR INITIAL
 CONTROL OF THE POOL FIRE AND FULL EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE POOL FIRE.
 AIRCREW RESCUE IS EXPECTED TO BE PERFORMED. HOWEVER, INTERIOR
 FIREFIGHTING MAY BE LIMITED DEPENDING ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER AVBL.
 OBJECTIVES ARE EXPECTED TO BE PERFORMED BASED ON THE INCIDENT
 PRIORITIES. FIRE FIGHTING AND RESCUE CAPABILITY HAS BEEN DOWNGRADED
 TO CRITICAL LEVEL
 OF SERVICE FOR C-5 AND A-380. AVBL WATER IS LESS THAN Q1 + Q2. RFFS
 RESPONSE OBJECTIVE OF INITIAL CONTROL OF THE POOL FIRE IS EXPECTED
 TO BE ACCOMPLISHED. FULL EXTINGUISHMENT OF THE POOL FIRE OR INTERIOR
 FIREFIGHTING IS LIMITED BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER AVBL AND ACFT
 SIZE. EFFORTS ARE CONCENTRATED ON LIFESAVING ACTIONS. HOWEVER,
 ASSETS ARE EXPECTED TO BE LOST.
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NoticeAeronautical information serviceQ0068/26· until 31 Dec, 23:59 UTC
With EFFECT from 01 Jan 27 NOTAM for RAF FAIRFORD (EGVA) will be ISSUED as A YANKEE SERIES. UK AIC Y104 DATED 15 Oct will REFER. NOTAM THAT HAVE an EFFECTIVE DATE of 01 Jan 27 or BEYOND will be ISSUED as A YANKEE SERIES. the YANKEE SERIES AFTN DISTRIBUTION LIST will REFLECT the ADDRESSES of the UNIFORM SERIES.
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WITH EFFECT FROM 01 JAN 27 NOTAM FOR RAF FAIRFORD (EGVA) WILL BE ISSUED AS A YANKEE SERIES. UK AIC Y104 DATED 15 OCT WILL REFER. NOTAM THAT HAVE AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF 01 JAN 27 OR BEYOND WILL BE ISSUED AS A YANKEE SERIES. THE YANKEE SERIES AFTN DISTRIBUTION LIST WILL REFLECT THE ADDRESSES OF THE UNIFORM SERIES.
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Q0068/26 NOTAMN
 Q) EGTT/QOAXX/IV/BO /A /000/999/5141N00147W005
 A) EGVA B) 2611010000 C) 2612312359
 E) WITH EFFECT FROM 01 JAN 27 NOTAM FOR RAF FAIRFORD (EGVA) WILL
 BE ISSUED AS A YANKEE SERIES. UK AIC Y104 DATED 15 OCT WILL REFER.
 NOTAM THAT HAVE AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF 01 JAN 27 OR BEYOND WILL BE
 ISSUED AS A YANKEE SERIES. THE YANKEE SERIES AFTN DISTRIBUTION LIST
 WILL REFLECT THE ADDRESSES OF THE UNIFORM SERIES.
```

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EGVA airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Fairford airport (EGVA) today?

There are currently 14 valid NOTAMs for Fairford (EGVA). Affected: Aircraft stand: closed; Taxiway; Obstacle lights: unserviceable; Runway end identifier lights: unserviceable and 2 more. 1 more NOTAM starts in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

How long are the runways at Fairford airport (EGVA)?

Fairford (EGVA) has one runway: runway 09/27 with 3,046 m (9,994 ft), asphalt.

What are the radio frequencies at Fairford airport (EGVA)?

Frequencies at EGVA: Tower 119.15 / 338.22 MHz and Ground 234.25 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of RAF Fairford?

The ICAO code is EGVA and the IATA code is FFD. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of EGVA airport?

RAF Fairford sits at 286 ft (87 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Europe/London.

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