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EGYE

RAF Barkston Heath · Grantham, Lincolnshire

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
367 ft / 112 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 120.42 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for RAF Barkston Heath (EGYE), located in Grantham, 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 367 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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
RAF Barkston Heath
ICAO / IATA
EGYE / —
Municipality
Grantham, Lincolnshire
Country
Region
GB-ENG — England
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
367 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 06 / 24
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,722 ft / 1,744 m
Runway Width: 151 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 58° / 238°
RWY 06 (58°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24 (238°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 10 / 28
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,193 ft / 1,278 m
Runway Width: 151 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 103° / 283°
RWY 10 (103°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 28 (283°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,608 ft / 795 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 178° / 358°
RWY 18 (178°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (358°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP CRANWELLL APP
28.08 MHz
ATIS
124.20 MHz
ATIS ATIS
293.45 MHz
DEP DEP
119.38 MHz
DEP
355.95 MHz
GND GND
389.45 MHz
TWR TWR
120.42 MHz
TWR
281.23 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

EGYD
RAF Cranwell
9 km / 5 nm
EGXW
RAF Waddington
23 km / 12 nm
EGXC
RAF Coningsby
30 km / 16 nm
EGBN
Nottingham City Airport
35 km / 19 nm
EGXT
RAF Wittering
39 km / 21 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026