Reference only — not for real-world navigation.
EGWC
RAF Cosford · Cosford, Shropshire
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
272 ft / 83 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 128.65 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
06/24 · 3,890 ft · AsphaltUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for RAF Cosford (EGWC), located in Cosford, Shropshire, 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 272 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 Cosford
ICAO / IATA
EGWC / —
Municipality
Cosford, Shropshire
Country
Region
GB-ENG — England
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
272 ft
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Runway 06 / 24
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,890 ft / 1,186 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 58° / 238°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 58° / 238°
RWY 06 (58°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24 (238°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP APP
135.88 MHz
APP
376.42 MHz
GND GND
128.65 MHz
GRN
241.40 MHz
RDR SHAWBURY ZONE
28.20 MHz
TWR TWR
128.65 MHz
TWR
378.65 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026