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RAF Scampton
Scampton
Lincoln LN1 2ST
Vereinigtes Königreich
GPS Coordinates:
Longitude: -0,551°
Latitude: 53,308°
Summary
RAF Scampton is a medium sized airport in United Kingdom, serving the region of Scampton. The longest runway is 8.990 feet or 2.740 meters long.
Facts:
Airport size: medium airport Serving area: Scampton Longest runway: 8990 (ft)
Codes:
IATA: SQZ,
ICAO: EGXP
Flight information:
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About the airport
RAF Scampton, with the IATA code SQZ and the ICAO code EGXP, is a military airport located in the United Kingdom. Situated in Lincolnshire, approximately 9 miles north of Lincoln city, this airport serves as the home base for the Royal Air Force's No. 1 Group and the famous Red Arrows aerobatic display team.
While primarily a military facility, RAF Scampton occasionally accommodates civilian flights and private aircraft. However, it is important to note that commercial passenger services are limited. Travelers planning a trip to this airport should be aware that it primarily caters to military operations.
The airport features a single runway and a small terminal building. Facilities for passengers are limited, with basic amenities such as restrooms and a small café available. Public transportation options to and from the airport are limited, so it is advisable to arrange private transportation or use a taxi service.
Overall, RAF Scampton is a military airport that occasionally handles civilian flights. Travelers should ensure they have made appropriate arrangements for transportation and be prepared for limited facilities.
Hotels and places to stay
Holiday Inn LINCOLN
DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln
Lincoln Hotel Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
The White Hart
Holiday Inn Express LINCOLN CITY CENTRE
Washingborough Hall
Washingborough Hall Hotel
Videos from the area of the airport
Scampton Vintage Combat 13/4/14
Stuart Vickers & Mark Legg.
Scampton slide show
RAF King Air B200 Touch and Go - RAF Scampton (EGXP)
An RAF King Air B200 Performing a Touch and Go at RAF Scampton (EGXP) Aircraft Reg: ZK541.
Red Arrows Practise with ATC 12/01/15
Red Arrows four ship practise over RAF Scampton with some air to air ATC.
Black Eagles Solo Display Practise 27/06/12
Black Eagles Solo Display Practise at RAF Scampton home of the Red Arrows, in preperation for Farnbrough 2012.
Red Arrows Taxi ready for take off
filmed during RAF Scampton Families Day 2014.
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Bigger and popular cities in the wider vicinity are these:
- Appleby
- Belton
- Bottesford
- Brantingham
- Broomfleet
- Broughton
- Crowle
- Croxton
- Eastoft
- Ellerker
- Hessle
- Hibaldstow
- Kirk Ella
- Kirton in Lindsey
- Lincoln
- Manton
- Newport
- North Cave
- North Ferriby
- Redbourne
- Scunthorpe
- South Cave
- Thimbleby
- Ulceby
- Welton- East Yorkshire
- Whitton
- Willerby
- Wold Newton
- Wootton
- Worlaby
These are some smaller cities that might be interesting. They are all rather close.
- Boultham
- Bracebridge Heath
- Brattleby
- Broxholme
- Burton
- Caenby
- Canwick
- Dunholme
- Fillingham
- Glentham
- Glentworth
- Hackthorn
- Harpswell
- Hemswell
- Ingham
- Nettleham
- Normanby
- North Carlton
- Owmby
- Riseholme
- Saxby
- Scampton
- Scothern
- Skellingthorpe
- South Carlton
- Spital in the Street
- Spridlington
- Sturton
- Sudbrooke
- Welton