Medium airport · Fairford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
RAF Fairford
RAF Fairford is a medium airport serving Fairford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. Its IATA code is FFD. Its ICAO code is EGVA. It has 1 runway, longest 9,994 ft (ASP). Elevation 286 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Fairford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| IATA code | FFD |
| ICAO code | EGVA |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 9,994 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 286 ft |
| Coordinates | 51.6836° N, 1.7892° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to RAF Fairford, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Blenheim Palace · United Kingdom · 21.3 miles away
- Roman Baths, Bath · United Kingdom · 32.2 miles away
- Stonehenge · United Kingdom · 34.9 miles away
- Clifton Suspension Bridge · United Kingdom · 39.3 miles away
- Windsor Castle · United Kingdom · 52.7 miles away
- Hampton Court Palace · United Kingdom · 65.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for RAF Fairford?
RAF Fairford — its IATA code is FFD and its ICAO code is EGVA.
Where is RAF Fairford located?
RAF Fairford serves Fairford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 51.6836° N, 1.7892° W.
How high is RAF Fairford?
RAF Fairford sits at 286 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#2492
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Fairford
Page last updated 13 November 2026.