Private Jet Hire at Cranwell Air Base

Royal Air Force Cranwell : introduction

Cranwell Airport, known as Royal Air Force Cranwell, is open to civil, commercial and military air traffic.

Located 2 km from the centre of Cranwell, it can accommodate turboprops, very light jets, midsize, long-range, heavy and commercial aircraft.

AEROAFFAIRES tells you everything you need to know about planning your flight from RAF Cranwell Airport.

History of Cranwell Airport

• 1915 : The Admiralty requisitioned 10km2 of land from the Marquis of Bristol’s estate.
• 1916 : The Royal Naval Air Service is formed.
• 1917 : A railway station is built to serve the airport on a new branch line.
• 1918 : The Royal Air Force becomes independent.
• 1919 : Royal Air Force College Cranwell is formed as RAF College.

Practical information about RAF Cranwell

RAF Cranwell has four runways.

Coordinates for RAF Cranwell Airport

• Airport Code : EGYD
• Latitude : 53° 01′ 49″ N
• Longitude : 0° 28′ 59″ W
• Altitude : 66 metres
• Runway lengths : 761m, 761m, 1462m and 2082m.

This airport can accommodate private aircraft.

Recommendations on the airport's surroundings

Where to stay ?

During your stay, hotels and guest houses are available to accommodate you. However, AEROAFFAIRES recommends that you book a room at the Belton Woods Hotel, located in Grantham, about 15 minutes from the airport.