Reference only — not for real-world navigation.
EGYD
RAF Cranwell · Sleaford, Lincolnshire
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
218 ft / 66 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 125.05 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
08/26 · 6,831 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED01/19 · 4,803 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED08R/26L · 2,354 ft · GrassUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for RAF Cranwell (EGYD), located in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 218 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 Cranwell
ICAO / IATA
EGYD / —
Municipality
Sleaford, Lincolnshire
Country
Region
GB-ENG — England
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
218 ft
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Runway 08 / 26
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,831 ft / 2,082 m
Runway Width: 147 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 83° / 263°
Runway Width: 147 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 83° / 263°
RWY 08 (83°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (263°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 01 / 19
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,803 ft / 1,464 m
Runway Width: 147 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 8° / 188°
Runway Width: 147 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 8° / 188°
RWY 01 (8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 19 (188°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 08R / 26L
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,354 ft / 717 m
Runway Width: 131 ft / 40 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 89° / 264°
Runway Width: 131 ft / 40 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 89° / 264°
RWY 08R (89°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26L (264°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP APP
119.38 MHz
APP
280.77 MHz
ATIS ATIS
135.68 MHz
ATIS
233.63 MHz
CAC CAC
27.78 MHz
DEP DEP
119.38 MHz
DEP
275.68 MHz
GND GND
36.92 MHz
GRN
240.43 MHz
TWR TWR
125.05 MHz
TWR
268.63 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026