Reference only — not for real-world navigation.
EGVN
RAF Brize Norton · Carterton, Oxfordshire
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
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)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
07/25 · 10,007 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for RAF Brize Norton (EGVN), located in Carterton, Oxfordshire, 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 288 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
RAF Brize Norton
ICAO / IATA
EGVN / BZZ
Municipality
Carterton, Oxfordshire
Country
Region
GB-ENG — England
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
288 ft
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Runway 07 / 25
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,007 ft / 3,050 m
Runway Width: 184 ft / 56 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 74° / 254°
Runway Width: 184 ft / 56 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 74° / 254°
RWY 07 (74°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25 (254°)
No ILS / Visual Only
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
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026