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GB-1281

Badminton Airfield · Badminton, Gloucestershire

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
495 ft / 151 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
A/G 123.17 MHz (Badminton Radio)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
07/25 · 4,265 ft · GrassUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Badminton Airfield (GB-1281), located in Badminton, Gloucestershire, 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 495 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
Badminton Airfield
ICAO / IATA
GB-1281 / —
Municipality
Badminton, Gloucestershire
Country
Region
GB-ENG — England
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
495 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 07 / 25
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,265 ft / 1,300 m
Runway Width: 27 ft / 8 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: ° / °
RWY 07
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/G Badminton Radio
123.17 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

EGGDILS
Bristol Airport
34 km / 18 nm
EGVA
RAF Fairford
39 km / 21 nm
EGBJ
Gloucestershire Airport
40 km / 21 nm
EGVN
RAF Brize Norton
54 km / 29 nm
EGDM
MoD Boscombe Down
59 km / 32 nm

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