EGSU — DUXFORD
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ARP coordinates and site at AD |
Lat: 520526N
Long: 0000753E
Mid point of Runway 06/24 paved |
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Direction and distance from city |
8 NM S of Cambridge. |
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Elevation / Reference temperature / Mean Low Temperature |
126 FT / 19 °C / - |
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Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN |
151 FT- |
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Magnetic Variation / Annual Change |
0.56°E (2022) / 0.20°E |
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AD Administration |
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM. |
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Address |
Duxford Aerodrome, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR. | |
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Telephone |
01223-833376 (ATC) 01223-835000 Ext 7236 (Switchboard) | |
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Type of Traffic permitted (IFR/VFR) |
VFR |
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Remarks |
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AD Administration |
1000-1600 (0900-1700). |
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Customs and immigration |
By arrangement, minimum notice periods apply. |
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Health and sanitation | |
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AIS Briefing Office |
As AD hours, self-briefing facilities. |
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ATS Reporting Office (ARO) | |
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MET Briefing Office |
As AD hours, self-briefing facilities. |
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ATS |
As AD Hours. See also AD 2.18. |
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Fuelling |
1000-1530 (0900-1700). By arrangement outside these hours. |
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Handling |
As AD hours and by arrangement. |
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Security |
H24 H24 Security, CCTV in operation. |
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De-icing | |
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Remarks |
This aerodrome is strictly PPR by telephone at all times. Aerodrome may close during adverse weather conditions |
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Cargo handling facilities | |
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Fuel and oil types |
AVTUR JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL S80, S100, W80, W100, 15W/50 |
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Fuelling facilities/capacity |
Fuel bowser service. |
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De-icing facilities | |
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Hangar space for visiting aircraft |
Limited hangarage available by arrangement only. |
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Repair facilities for visiting aircraft |
Limited services available through: |
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Remarks |
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Hotels |
In the vicinity. |
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Restaurants |
On Aerodrome. |
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Transportation |
Local taxi service, Whittlesford station 2 NM away. |
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Medical facilities |
First aid provided by Duxford RFFS during operational hours. |
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Bank and Post Office | |
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Tourist Office | |
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Remarks |
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AD category for fire fighting services |
RFF Category A2 RFFS Category 3 to 6 available with 48 hour notice, subject to availability by prior arrangement with ATC. |
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Rescue equipment |
Appropriate up to RFF Category 6. |
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Capability for removal of disabled aircraft |
In the event of an incident, light aircraft can be removed using airfield resources. Large aircraft can be removed using an external contractor in conjunction with aircraft operator. |
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Remarks |
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Use of aircraft stand ID signs, TWY guide lines and visual docking/parking guidance system of aircraft stands | |
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Runway and taxiway markings and lighting |
Runway marking aid(s): 06R/24L: touchdown point, aiming point |
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Stop bars and runway guard lights (if any) | |
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Other runway protection measures | |
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Remarks |
Illuminated windsleeve: 520526.37N, 0000804.52E |
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Associated MET Office |
MET OFFICE EXETER |
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Hours of service MET Office outside hour |
H24 |
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Office responsible for TAF preparation Periods of validity | |
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Trend forecast Interval of issuance | |
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Briefing/consultation provided |
Self briefing/Phone Duxford ATC. |
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Flight documentation Language(s) used | |
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Charts and other information available for briefing or consultation |
Form 214/215, TAF/METAR, Internet Access. |
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Supplementary equipment available for providing information | |
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ATS units provided with information |
DUXFORD |
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Additional information (limitation of service, etc.) |
Local unofficial observations provided on request during AD operational hours. |
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Designations RWY Number |
True bearing |
Dimensions of RWY | Surface of RWY/ SWY/ Strength (PCN) |
THR co-ordinates/ THR Geoid undulation | THR elevation/ Highest elevation of TDZ of precision APP RWY | Slope of RWY/ SWY |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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06L |
058.02° |
882 x 25 M |
RWY surface: Grass |
520521.46N 0000727.07E 150.6 FT |
THR 117.3 FT | |
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24R |
238.03° |
882 x 25 M |
RWY surface: Grass |
520536.57N 0000806.36E 150.6 FT |
THR 103.6 FT | |
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06R |
058.02° |
1448 x 32 M |
RWY surface: Asphalt PCN 27/F/C/W/T |
520513.47N 0000721.16E 150.6 FT |
THR 124.1 FT | |
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24L |
238.04° |
1448 x 32 M |
RWY surface: Asphalt PCN 27/F/C/W/T |
520536.61N 0000821.34E 150.6 FT |
THR 105.9 FT |
| SWY Dimensions | Clearway Dimensions | Strip Dimensions | RESA Dimensions, Overshoot / Undershoot | Location/description of arresting system | OFZ | Remarks |
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| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
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60 x 80 M |
RWY 06L | |||||
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60 x 80 M |
RWY 24R | |||||
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60 x 80 M |
RWY 06R | |||||
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60 x 80 M |
RWY 24L |
| Runway designator |
TORA |
TODA |
ASDA |
LDA |
Remarks |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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06R |
1199 M |
1199 M |
1199 M |
1199 M | |
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24L |
1199 M |
1199 M |
1199 M |
1199 M | |
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06L |
880 M |
880 M |
880 M |
880 M | |
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24R |
880 M |
880 M |
880 M |
880 M |
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ABN/IBN location, characteristics and hours of operation | |
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LDI location and lighting Anemometer location and lighting |
Anemometer: 520526.47N, 0000804.92E. |
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TWY edge and centre line lighting | |
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Secondary power supply/switch-over time | |
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Remarks |
| Designation and lateral limits | Vertical Limits | Airspace Class | ATS unit callsign/ language | Transition Altitude | Hours of applicability | Remarks |
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DUXFORD ATZ A circle, 2 NM radius, centred at 520526N 0000753E on longest notified runway (06/24) |
Upper limit: 2000 FT AGL Lower limit: SFC |
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DUXFORD INFORMATION English |
6000 FT |
Aircraft intending to fly in the ATZ must be equipped with two-way RTF and be able to communicate with Duxford. In exceptional circumstances, aircraft without two-way RTF may be given prior approval and information to permit them to fly safely in the ATZ. |
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Service | Callsign | Channel(s) | SATVOICE number(s) | Logon Address |
Hours of Operation | Remarks |
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AFIS |
DUXFORD INFORMATION |
122.080 MHz DOC 10 NM/3,000 FT. |
1000-1600 (0900-1700). |
ATZ hours coincident with AFIS hours. | ||
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OTHER |
DUXFORD FIRE |
121.600 MHz |
Available when Fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency. | |||
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DUXFORD RADIO |
122.080 MHz A/G frequency. |
As directed by ATC. |
First 50 M of paved Runway 24 is sterile and is marked with yellow chevrons.
Visiting aircraft must be insured in accordance with EU Regulation (EC) 785/2004. Art 7. Policies must include (where applicable) passenger legal liability insurance. Policies must also include the AV52E endorsement, proof of which may be requested on landing.
Although Duxford has parallel runways they are not available for simultaneous use and are to be treated as one runway.
Special rules are in force for special events. Relevant AICs give details.
The aerodrome is only open to visitors during specified hours. Traffic operating outside the published opening times is private and Duxford based.
Available for aircraft requiring to use a licensed aerodrome.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Pilots of aircraft who are required to use a licensed aerodrome are cautioned that the taxiway strips are not suitable for use by aircraft whose wingspan exceeds 40 M. Other aircraft should use the taxiways with extreme caution due to the reduced obstacle clearance.
Fighter and high performance aircraft regularly carry out non-standard manoeuvres and use NATO style joining procedures. Visiting pilots must call in plenty of time before entering ATZ.
Pilots should not overfly the gas venting station southeast of the aerodrome below 2700 FT.
Caution: Linton Zoo has birds of prey flying up to 2500 FT.
Earth bank - mid-point *520537.00N 0000829.00E, 134 FT AMSL.
When operating to the North of Duxford outside of the Duxford ATZ, it is strongly advised that communication is established with Cambridge APP 120.965 MHz and note the Cambridge 23/05 Instrument Final Approach.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
All circuit training strictly PPR.
Display practices must be booked in advance with Duxford ATC 01223-833376.
Pilots should avoid overflying all local villages especially Duxford, Thriplow, Whittlesford and Fowlmere and the adjacent bird sanctuary.
There are no overhead, deadside or crosswind joins at Duxford to assist in deconfliction of circuit patterns.
Circuit patterns are variable with no dead-side. It is therefore essential that pilots obtain a briefing from Duxford before departure whether inbound or outbound.
Traffic departing Runway 06 continue straight ahead for 2 NM before turning (BP Roundabout). Traffic joining for Runway 24 LHC; join downwind and position for 2 NM final (BP Roundabout). Traffic joining for RWY 06 RHC join downwind. Traffic departing RWY 24 LHC no right turn until passed Royston.
Please visit https://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-duxford/pilots for additional museum, airfield information and links to the airfield fees and aerodrome manuals.
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AERODROME CHART - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGSU-2-1 |
Not applicable