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EGVA

RAF Fairford · Fairford, Gloucestershire

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
286 ft / 87 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.15 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09/27 · 9,994 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for RAF Fairford (EGVA), located in Fairford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 286 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 Fairford
ICAO / IATA
EGVA / FFD
Municipality
Fairford, Gloucestershire
Country
Region
GB-ENG — England
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
286 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 09 / 27
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,994 ft / 3,046 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 88° / 268°
RWY 09 (88°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (268°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
119.00 MHz
CAC CAC
124.28 MHz
DIR BRIZE DIRECTOR
133.75 MHz
GND GND
234.25 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
25.77 MHz
PTD PDT
233.47 MHz
TWR TWR
119.15 MHz
TWR
338.22 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

EGVN
RAF Brize Norton
16 km / 9 nm
EGBJ
Gloucestershire Airport
35 km / 19 nm
EGTK
London Oxford Airport
37 km / 20 nm
EGUB
RAF Benson
48 km / 26 nm
EGDM
MoD Boscombe Down
59 km / 32 nm

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