RAF Syerston

Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom

Small Airport

Timezone Europe/London

Local Time —

Elevation 228 ft (69 m)

Coordinates 53.0228°N, 0.9111°W

Runways 6

EGXY is the ICAO airport code for RAF Syerston, located in Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom. The airport is classified as a Small Airport. It operates in the Europe/London timezone at an elevation of 228 ft (69 m) above sea level. It has 6 runways.

About RAF Syerston

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Royal Air Force Syerston, commonly known simply as RAF Syerston, is a Royal Air Force station in the parish of Flintham, near Newark, Nottinghamshire, England. Opened in 1940, it was used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) as a bomber base during the Second World War, operating Vickers Wellingtons, Avro Manchesters, and the Avro Lancaster heavy bombers. Post-war, it became home to Jet Provosts of the 2 Flying Training School. It is now home to the Royal Air Force Central Gliding School.

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Runways (6)

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted	Status
06/24	5,994 ft (1,827 m)	150 ft (46 m)	Asphalt	No	Open
11/29	4,239 ft (1,292 m)	150 ft (46 m)	Asphalt	No	Closed
15/33	4,419 ft (1,347 m)	150 ft (46 m)	Asphalt	No	Open
06/24	5,994 ft (1,827 m)	150 ft (46 m)	Asphalt	No	Open
11/29	4,239 ft (1,292 m)	150 ft (46 m)	Asphalt	No	Closed
15/33	4,419 ft (1,347 m)	150 ft (46 m)	Asphalt	No	Open