RAF Scampton, Scampton, England, United Kingdom

EGXP/SQZ
RAF Scampton
Scampton, England, United Kingdom
Latest photos of RAF Scampton, Scampton, England, United Kingdom
 - front of the 617 sqn hangar, Guy Gibson's office was in the top right window - by Chris Hall
Chris Hall
 - The grave of Nigger, Wing Commander Guy Gibson's dog - by Chris Hall
Chris Hall
 - Hangar 2 at RAF Scampton was the home of the famous 617 Dambusters Squadron which was formed at Scampton in March 1943. - by Chris Hall
Chris Hall
 - outside of the RAFAT hangar at RAF Scampton - by Chris Hall
Chris Hall
Location & QuickFacts
Airport Codes
EGXP (ICAO)
SQZ (IATA)
Location Scampton, England, United Kingdom
Airport Type C
Longitude/Latitude
N 53° 18' 28.00" / W 000° 33' 03.00"
53.307778, -0.550833
Elevation 202 feet (62 meters)
Magnetic Variation W002241 0408
Communications
Type Name Freq 1 Freq 2 Freq 3 Freq 4 Freq 5
Approach Control WADDINGTON APP 250.85
Centralized Approach Control CAC 299.975
Ground Control GND 278.5
Tower TWR 281.325
Runway Information
Runway 04/22
Dimensions 9,000 x 200 ft (2743 x 61 m)
Surface Asphalt, asphaltic concrete, tar macadam, or bitumen bound macadam.
04 22
Heading (Mag/True) 044.0° / 041.0° 224.0° / 221.0°
Latitude N 53° 17' 55.25" N 53° 19' 02.07"
Longitude W 000° 33' 51.59" W 000° 32' 14.12"
Elevation / TDZE 196 ft / 202.0 ft 170 ft / 197.0 ft
Displaced Threshold 0 ft 295 ft
Slope -0.3° 0.3°
Declared Distances Takeoff: 9000 ft
Landing: 9000 ft
Takeoff: 9000 ft
Landing: 8705 ft
Lighting System 1 High Intensity Runway Lights High Intensity Runway Lights
Lighting System 2 Type 41 Type 24
Lighting System 3 Type 50 Type 50
Remarks
  • [A-GEAR]
    Jet barrier at ea end of rwy.
  • [CAUTION]
    Ints formation aerobatic practice wi EGR313. Hi energy maneuvers may take place wi MATZ. Stadium lights up to 98' S and E of helipad.
  • [LGT]
    PAPI Rwy 05 GS 2.5 MEHT 50', PAPI Rwy 23 GS 2.5 MEHT 52'.
  • [MISC]
    Use of aftburner when acft are stationary may damage rwy sfc.
  • [OPR HOURS]
    Hr as rqr by RAFAT.
  • [RSTD]
    PPR.