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RAF Brize Norton
216 Squadron
Brize Norton
Carterton OX18 3LX
Vereinigtes Königreich
GPS Coordinates:
Longitude: -1,584°
Latitude: 51,750°
Summary
RAF Brize Norton is a large airport in United Kingdom, serving the region of Brize Norton. The longest runway is 10.007 feet or 3.050 meters long.
Facts:
Airport size: large airport Serving area: Brize Norton Longest runway: 10007 (ft)
Codes:
IATA: BZZ,
ICAO: EGVN
Flight information:
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About the airport
RAF Brize Norton, located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, is a prominent military airbase and the largest station of the Royal Air Force. Although primarily serving as a military facility, it also operates as a civil airport, providing limited passenger services. With the IATA code "BZZ" and the ICAO code "EGVN," it offers a convenient gateway for travelers visiting the region.
As a traveler, it's important to note that RAF Brize Norton has limited commercial flights, mainly catering to military personnel and their families. However, it occasionally facilitates charter flights and repatriation services. Therefore, it is advisable to check with airlines or travel agents for availability and schedules.
Situated approximately 75 miles northwest of London, the airport offers easy access to the capital and other nearby cities. Various transportation options, including taxis, car rentals, and public buses, are available for onward travel.
While planning your trip, it is recommended to consider alternative airports in the region, such as London Heathrow or Birmingham, which offer more extensive flight options and services.
Hotels and places to stay
Burford House
The Vines
Burford Lodge
The Cotswold Gateway Hotel
Bull at Burford Hotel & Restaurant
The Cotswold Plough Hotel & Restaurant
The Royal Oak
The Golden Pheasant Inn
TRAVELODGE BURFORD COTSWOLDS
THE VINES
Videos from the area of the airport
RAF Lockheed Tristar C.1 ZD953 Take Off From RAF Brize Norton
Number #7 in my series of aviation short videos, this time some footage filmed on my old panasonic camcorder through the fence at RAF Brize Norton of the RAF Lockheed Tristar C.1 ZD953 taxying...
Landing RAF Brize Norton 16/08/14
Arrival and Landing at the largest RAF Base in the UK.
C-17 Globemaster III : short take off
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III of 99 Squadron RAF taking off in a westerly direction from RAF Brize Norton on Saturday 5th September 2009. The runway markers are set apart 1000 feet so, allowing...
The Queens Birthday Flypast 12th June 2010
Happy birthday ma'am :) The formations were : 2 x Typhoon FGR4 + 2 x Tornado F3 2 x VC10 K1 2 x Tornado GR4 + 1 x Tristar 2 x HS125 + 1 x Sentinel R1 2 x Tornado GR4 + 1 x Nimrod...
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Bigger and popular cities in the wider vicinity are these:
- Avebury
- Bishopstone
- Burbage
- Chilton Foliat
- Chiseldon
- Cricklade
- Farnborough
- Frilford
- Fyfield
- Great Bedwyn
- Greenham
- Hannington
- Hanwell
- Huish
- Kemble
- Leigh
- Lydiard Tregoze
- Marlborough
- Mildenhall
- Minety
- Newbury
- Oxford
- Pewsey
- Purton
- Shalbourne
- Shipton
- Swindon
- Wanborough
- Welford
- Winterbourne
These are some smaller cities that might be interesting. They are all rather close.