EGVN

RAF Brize Norton

Airport
ICAO code
EGVN
IATA Code
BZZ
Summary
ICAO Region
EUR
ICAO Territory
Location

Carterton, Oxfordshire, England

Serving
Oxford
Elevation
288 ft
Coordinates
51° 45' 0" N , 1° 35' 2" W
KCC
Metar
Observation
EGVN 252350Z 14004KT 9999 FEW020 BKN100 08/06 Q1002 BECMG BKN020
Station
Brize Norton
Date/Time
2023-03-25 23:50:00
Wind direction
140°
Wind speed
04 kts
Lowest cloud amount
few clouds
Temperature
8°C
Dew point
6°C
Humidity
87%
QNH
1002 hPa
Weather condition
n/a

Description

The principal RAF transport hub in the UK which is also the base of the RAF air-to-air refuelling fleet.

Climatology

Temperate Marine climate/Oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification Cfb). Moderately cool summer and comparatively warm winter with a temperature range of only 14°C. Prevailing south-westerly winds from the Atlantic Ocean.

Runways

Designator Length Width Surface Rops
8/26 3050 56 ASP Yes/Yes

Airport map

Aerial View

SKYbrary Partners:

Safety knowledge contributed by: