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EGXZ
RAF Topcliffe · Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
92 ft / 28 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 122.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for RAF Topcliffe (EGXZ), located in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 92 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 Topcliffe
ICAO / IATA
EGXZ / —
Municipality
Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Country
Region
GB-ENG — England
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
92 ft
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Runway 02 / 20
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,948 ft / 1,813 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 22° / 202°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 22° / 202°
RWY 02 (22°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20 (202°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 13 / 31
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,088 ft / 1,246 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 126° / 306°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 126° / 306°
RWY 13 (126°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31 (306°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP APP
125.00 MHz
APP
293.77 MHz
DIR
255.60 MHz
GND GND
241.88 MHz
TWR TWR
122.10 MHz
TWR
379.75 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026