Reference only — not for real-world navigation.
EGXW
RAF Waddington · Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
231 ft / 70 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 256.67 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
02/20 · 9,642 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for RAF Waddington (EGXW), located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, 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 231 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 Waddington
ICAO / IATA
EGXW / WTN
Municipality
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Country
Region
GB-ENG — England
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
231 ft
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Runway 02 / 20
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,642 ft / 2,939 m
Runway Width: 198 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 22° / 202°
Runway Width: 198 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 22° / 202°
RWY 02 (22°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20 (202°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP APP
250.85 MHz
ATIS ATIS
29.17 MHz
CAC CAC
27.78 MHz
DEP DEP
123.30 MHz
GND GND
342.12 MHz
MISC ZONE
127.35 MHz
OPS OPS
386.63 MHz
TWR TWR
256.67 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026