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Longitude: -1,096°
Latitude: 51,616°
Summary
RAF Benson is a large airport in United Kingdom, serving the region of Benson. The longest runway is 5.981 feet or 1.823 meters long.
Facts:
Airport size: medium airport Serving area: Benson Longest runway: 5981 (ft)
Codes:
IATA: BEX,
ICAO: EGUB
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About the airport
RAF Benson, with the IATA code "BEX" and the ICAO code "EGUB," is a military airfield located in the United Kingdom. Situated near the village of Benson in Oxfordshire, it serves as a Royal Air Force station. While primarily a military base, RAF Benson also accommodates civilian flights, making it accessible to travelers.
The airport offers a range of facilities to ensure a comfortable journey. Passengers can find car rental services, taxi stands, and ample parking options. Inside the terminal, there are various amenities, including shops, cafes, and restrooms. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport, allowing travelers to stay connected.
RAF Benson boasts excellent transport links, with easy access to major road networks. It is conveniently located near the M40 motorway, providing a straightforward route to London and other nearby cities. Public transportation options, such as buses and trains, are also available for those looking to explore the surrounding areas.
Overall, RAF Benson provides a convenient and well-equipped airport for travelers, offering a smooth start to their journey.
Hotels and places to stay
Little Gables Bed and Breakfast
GEORGE HOTEL
The Chilterns View
Shillingford Bridge
The George Relaxinnz
Videos from the area of the airport
Fast Flow Facility timelapse
Our Fast Flow Facility was officially opened on 31 October 2014. Watch the final fit out of this 80 m long wave-current-sediment flume to see six months development condensed in to three minutes!
2014-11-13_153620 TVACAA helicopter landing at Benson
Life savers: Thames Valley And Chiltern Air Ambulance helicopter landing at RAF Benson, where it is based. It's the Eurocopter EC135, and a very gentle landing too! My brother had a ride in...
RAF Benson Track Day
RAF Benson Track Day 30th June 2012.
RAF BENSON MOPED-A-THON 2009
The start of the morning session veiwed from the first corner, sorry the qality is not great but you can still see the one bike that wouldnt start!! hope you all enjoy!!
Aerobatics in a Grob Tutor
My AEF at RAF benson.
Fire damage to council offices - Crowmarsh Gifford January 2015
In the early hours of Thursday 15 January 2015 in Crowmarsh Gifford, the offices of South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils were severely damaged by fire. The following...
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Bigger and popular cities in the wider vicinity are these:
- Barkham
- Earley
- Finchampstead
- Greenham
- Newbury
- Oxford
- Reading
- Remenham
- Shinfield
- Sonning
- Stratfield Mortimer
- Swallowfield
- Tilehurst
- Twyford
- Upper Basildon
- Wargrave
- Winnersh
- Winterbourne
- Woodley
These are some smaller cities that might be interesting. They are all rather close.
- Benson
- Berinsfield
- Berrick Salome
- Brightwell Baldwin
- Britwell Salome
- Chalgrove
- Checkendon
- Chislehampton
- Cholsey
- Crowmarsh Gifford
- Cuxham
- Dorchester
- Dorchester on Thames
- Drayton Saint Leonard
- Ewelme
- Ipsden
- Little Haseley
- Little Milton
- Little Wittenham
- Mongewell
- Moulsford
- North Stoke
- Nuffield
- Shillingford
- Sotwell
- South Stoke
- Stadhampton
- Wallingford
- Warborough
- Woodcote