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EGVN

BZZ

RAF Brize Norton · Carterton, Oxfordshire

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
288 ft / 88 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
GND 121.72 MHz (GND)
Runway Summary
07/2510,007 ftAsphaltLIGHTED

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

TOD CALC
Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for RAF Brize Norton (EGVN), United Kingdom. This facility features 1 active runways with an elevation of 288 ft. This field primarily supports visual approach procedures.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 6,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
RAF Brize Norton
ICAO / IATA
EGVN / BZZ
Municipality
Carterton, Oxfordshire
Country
Region
GB-ENG
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 07 / 25
LIGHTED
Length: 10,007 ft / 3,050 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 74° / 254°
RWY 07
No ILS
RWY 25
No ILS

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

APP
127.25 MHz
ATIS ATIS
126.50 MHz
CAC Non-Zone Radar Service (See LARS)
124.28 MHz
DEP
127.25 MHz
GND GND
121.72 MHz
LARS Lower Airspace Radar Service (0900L-1700L)
124.28 MHz
OPS OPS
135.75 MHz
RDR Director Radar
133.75 MHz
TWR 1 Primary
123.72 MHz
TWR 2 Stby
123.55 MHz
ZONE Brize CTR. Zone Control/Transits
119.00 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternatives in the vicinity.

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RAF Fairford
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EGTK
London Oxford Airport
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EGUB
RAF Benson
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EGBJ
Gloucestershire Airport
43 km
EGDM
MoD Boscombe Down
67 km

Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified