Royal Marines Base Chivenor (EGDC)
Medium airport · Chivenor, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Royal Marines Base Chivenor |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGDC |
| Elevation | 27 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°5'14" W 4°9'1" 51.08720, -4.15034 |
| Location | Chivenor, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 6,014 ft (1833 m) | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
Royal Marines Base Chivenor at a glance
Royal Marines Base Chivenor is a medium airport in Chivenor, England, United Kingdom. The field elevation of 27 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGDC are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 6,014 ft (1833 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGDC shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Royal Marines Base Chivenor
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swansea Airport | EGFH | 57 km (31 NM) |
| MOD St Athan | EGSY | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Exeter International Airport | EGTE | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Cardiff International Airport | EGFF | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Cornwall Airport Newquay | EGHQ | 93 km (50 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Royal Marines Base Chivenor
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 27 ft field elevation of Royal Marines Base Chivenor can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 88 airports and airfields we list for United Kingdom — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Royal Marines Base Chivenor
What is the ICAO code of Royal Marines Base Chivenor?
The ICAO identifier of Royal Marines Base Chivenor is EGDC, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Royal Marines Base Chivenor above sea level?
Royal Marines Base Chivenor sits at an elevation of 27 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Royal Marines Base Chivenor located?
The airport lies at 51.0872, -4.1503 — in Chivenor, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Swansea Airport, about 57 km away.
Does EGDC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGDC appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Royal Marines Base Chivenor?
Royal Marines Base Chivenor has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 6,014 ft (1833 m) with a ASP surface.