Royal Air Force Coningsby : introduction
Coningsby Airport, known as Royal Air Force Coningsby, is open to civil, commercial and military air traffic.
Located 900m from the centre of Coningsby, it can accommodate turboprops, very light jets, intermediates, long-haul, heavy and commercial aircraft.
AEROAFFAIRES tells you everything you need to know about planning your flight from RAF Coningsby Airport.
History of Coningsby Airport
- 1940 : The base was opened. It was a bomber base.
- 1964 : The base received Avro Vulcans, strategic bombers which were used by the Royal Air Force. But these are transferred to Cottesmore.
- 1966 : The base received new military aircraft, Phantoms, and new facilities were built for the occasion.
- 2006 : Coningsby receives the first squadron of Eurofighter Typhoons, a twin-engine fighter aircraft.
- 2017 : The airport welcomes the 3(F) Sqdrn.
Practical information about Coningsby Airport
RAF Coningsby has one airstrip.
Coordinates for RAF Coningsby Airport
- Airport Code : QCY
- Latitude : 53° 05′ 35″ N
- Longitude : 0° 09′ 58″ W
- Altitude: 8 m
- Runway length: 2,744m.
This airport can accommodate private aircraft.
Location & access to RAF Coningsby Airport
- Address : Baxter Cl, Coningsby, Lincoln LN4 4TG, UK
- Coordinates : 53° 05′ 35″ North / 0° 09′ 58″ West
- Atitude : 8m
Located 0.9km from Coningsby, 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.
Recommendations for the surrounding area of Coningsby
Where to stay ?
During your stay, hotels and bed and breakfasts are available to accommodate you. However, AEROAFFAIRES recommends that you book a room at the Dower House Hotel, located in Lincolnshire, about 12 minutes from the airport.
