EGVA · FFD

RAF Fairford

Fairford, Gloucestershire, EnglandElevation 286 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail

09/27
Dimensions
9,994 x 200 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

RAF Fairford is in Fairford, Gloucestershire, England. Field elevation 286 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
TypeMedium airport
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAEGVA / FFD
RegionEngland
CountryUnited Kingdom
Coordinates51.6836, -1.7892
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119
APP
APP
124.275
CAC
CAC
133.75
BRIZE DIRECTOR
DIR
234.25
GND
GND
25.775
PMSV METRO
PMSV
233.47
PDT
PTD
119.15
TWR
TWR
338.22
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does EGVA have a METAR?
Yes. EGVA is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does EGVA have a TAF?
When EGVA issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at EGVA?
EGVA sits at 286 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for EGVA?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.