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EGOS

RAF Shawbury · Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
249 ft / 76 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 122.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for RAF Shawbury (EGOS), located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 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 249 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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
RAF Shawbury
ICAO / IATA
EGOS / —
Municipality
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Country
Region
GB-ENG — England
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
249 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,018 ft / 1,834 m
Runway Width: 151 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 180° / 360°
RWY 18 (180°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (360°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 04 / 22
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,523 ft / 1,379 m
Runway Width: 151 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 45° / 225°
RWY 04 (45°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (225°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
126.50 MHz
ATIS ATIS
28.43 MHz
DIR DIRECTOR
123.30 MHz
GND GND
38.95 MHz
MISC ZONE
120.78 MHz
OPS OPS
36.91 MHz
TWR TWR
122.10 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

EGWC
RAF Cosford
30 km / 16 nm
EGNR
Hawarden Airport
47 km / 25 nm
EGGPILS
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
61 km / 33 nm
EGCCILS
Manchester Airport
67 km / 36 nm
EGBBILS
Birmingham Airport
73 km / 39 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026