Cranfield : introduction
Cranfield Airport is open to business air traffic, private flights, and for research and development activities.
Located 2.7km from the centre of Cranfield, Bedfordshire (Bedford), it can accommodate medium and light jets but cannot handle commercial aircraft.
AEROAFFAIRES tells you everything you need to know about organising your flight from Cranfield Airport.
History of Cranfield Airport
- 1935 : RAF Cranfield is built on 400 metres of farmland owned by the Air Ministry.
- 1 June 1937 : the airport is officially opened and becomes the base for two squadrons: 62 and 82 Royal Air Force Group 1.
- 1939 : 62 Squadron moved to Singapore and was destroyed by the Japanese Army. In the same year the grass runway is replaced by three hardened runways.
- 1940 : the runways fall prey to enemy attacks and are covered with mines and bombs. The George Cross is awarded to aviator Vivian Hollowday, for attempting to save two crews who crashed there.
- 1941 : the steeply rising station became a night fighter training centre. This was later disbanded at the end of the war and the airfield became the site of a new aeronautical university, Cranfield College.
Location & access to Cranfield Airport
- Address : Bedford MK43 0AR, United Kingdom
- Coordinates : 52° 04′ 20″ North / 0° 37′ 00″ West
- Altitude : 109m
Located 2.7 km from the centre of Cranfield, it will take you approximately 5 minutes to reach the site by car from the town.
If you wish, AEROAFFAIRES can arrange a car rental with a private driver.
Practical information about Cranfield Airport
Cranfield Airport has one airstrip.
Coordinates for Cranfield Airport
- Airport Code : EGTC
- Latitude : 52° 04′ 20″ N
- Longitude : 0° 37′ 00″ W
- Altitude : 109 m
- Runway length: 1,799 m.
This airport can accommodate private aircraft.
Recommendations on the airport's surroundings
Where to stay in Bedfordshire ?
During your stay, hotels and bed and breakfasts are available to accommodate you. However, AEROAFFAIRES recommends that you book a room at Luton Hoo, located in Luton, about 31 minutes from the airport.
Price examples for private jet hire to/from Cranfield
Cranfield – Paris
- Aircraft category : Light private jet
- Duration : 55 minutes
- Number of passengers : 4 to 11 depending on aircraft type
- Price estimate : from €8,100
- Aircraft category : Turboprop
- Duration : 30 min
- Number of passengers : 5 to 8 depending on aircraft type
- Price estimate : from €3,650
- Aircraft category : Light private jet
- Duration : 2h10
- Number of passengers : 4 to 11 depending on aircraft type
- Price estimate : from €15,600
Cranfield – Milan
- Aircraft category : Turboprop
- Duration : 2h20
- Number of passengers : 4 to 19 depending on aircraft type
- Price estimate : from €9,800
Would you like to organise a business trip or a private family flight to or from Cranfield ?
Our team can book private jets certified in Public Transport and provide you with operational assistance before your departure and until your arrival at your destination, in complete confidentiality.
AEROAFFAIRES is also a committed company. To find out more, visit our SkyCO2 page on our commitment to biodiversity.
Our on-demand flight service is available 7/7-24H/24H; contact us on + 33 (0) 1 44 09 91 82. We can also be reached by email at charter@aeroaffaires.com, or we will respond to your request for an online quote as soon as possible.
