Reference only — not for real-world navigation.
EGBF
Bedford Aerodrome · Bedford, Bedfordshire
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
270 ft / 82 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
A/G 119.03 MHz (A/G)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Bedford Aerodrome (EGBF), located in Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 270 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 6,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Bedford Aerodrome
ICAO / IATA
EGBF / —
Municipality
Bedford, Bedfordshire
Country
Region
GB-ENG — England
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
270 ft
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Runway 08 / 26
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,592 ft / 1,095 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 82° / 262°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 82° / 262°
RWY 08 (82°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (262°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 11 / 29
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,788 ft / 850 m
Runway Width: 164 ft / 50 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 164 ft / 50 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 11
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29
No ILS / Visual Only
A/G A/G
119.03 MHz
A/G Breighton Radio
129.80 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026