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.
Location & access to RAF Cranwell Airport
- Address : RAF College, Byards Leap, Cranwell, Sleaford NG34 8HB, UK
- Coordinates : 53° 01′ 49″ North / 0° 28′ 59″ West
- Altitude : 66m
Located 2km from Cranwell, it will take you approximately 3 minutes to reach by car from the town.
If you wish, AEROAFFAIRES can arrange your transfer by hiring a car with a private driver.
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.
Price examples for private jet charter to/from RAF Cranwell
RAF Cranwell – Paris
- Aircraft category : Light private jet
- Duration : 1 hour
- Number of passengers : 5 to 11 depending on the type of aircraft
- Price estimate : from €8,100
RAF Cranwell – London
- Aircraft category : Turboprop
- Duration : 45 minutes
- Number of passengers : 7 to 8 depending on aircraft type
- Price estimate : from €7,200
RAF Cranwell – Madrid
- Aircraft category : Light private jet
- Duration : 2h20
- Number of passengers : 5 to 11 depending on aircraft type
- Price estimate : from €18,150
RAF Cranwell – Milan
- Aircraft category : Turboprop
- Duration : 2h30
- Number of passengers : 2 to 19 depending on aircraft type
- Price estimate : from €12,900
Would you like to organise a business trip or a private family flight to or from RAF Cranwell?
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.
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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 po
