RNAS Culdrose (EGDR)
Medium airport · Helston, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | RNAS Culdrose |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGDR |
| Elevation | 267 ft (81 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°5'10" W 5°15'21" 50.08610, -5.25571 |
| Location | Helston, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 3,372 ft (1028 m) | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11/29 | 6,006 ft (1831 m) | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 3,448 ft (1051 m) | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
RNAS Culdrose at a glance
RNAS Culdrose is a medium airport in Helston, England, United Kingdom. The field elevation of 267 ft (81 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGDR are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 11/29 — offers 6,006 ft (1831 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGDR 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 RNAS Culdrose
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Airport Newquay | EGHQ | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Royal Marines Base Chivenor | EGDC | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Exeter International Airport | EGTE | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Swansea Airport | EGFH | 188 km (102 NM) |
| Landivisiau Air Base | LFRJ | 191 km (103 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for RNAS Culdrose
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 267 ft field elevation of RNAS Culdrose 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 RNAS Culdrose
What is the ICAO code of RNAS Culdrose?
The ICAO identifier of RNAS Culdrose is EGDR, 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 RNAS Culdrose above sea level?
RNAS Culdrose sits at an elevation of 267 feet (81 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is RNAS Culdrose located?
The airport lies at 50.0861, -5.2557 — in Helston, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cornwall Airport Newquay, about 44 km away.
Does EGDR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGDR 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 RNAS Culdrose?
RNAS Culdrose has 3 runways. The longest, 11/29, measures 6,006 ft (1831 m) with a ASP surface.