RNAS Yeovilton (EGDY)
Medium airport · Yeovil, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | RNAS Yeovilton |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGDY |
| IATA | YEO |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°0'34" W 2°38'20" 51.00940, -2.63882 |
| Location | Yeovil, Somerset, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,797 ft (1462 m) | 151 ft | CON | Yes |
| 08/26 | 7,580 ft (2310 m) | 151 ft | CON | Yes |
RNAS Yeovilton at a glance
RNAS Yeovilton is a medium airport in Yeovil, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as YEO. The field elevation of 75 ft (23 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGDY are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 08/26 — offers 7,580 ft (2310 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGDY 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 Yeovilton
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | EGGD | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Bournemouth Airport | EGHH | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Exeter International Airport | EGTE | 62 km (33 NM) |
| MoD Boscombe Down | EGDM | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Cardiff International Airport | EGFF | 65 km (35 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for RNAS Yeovilton
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 75 ft field elevation of RNAS Yeovilton 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 Yeovilton
What is the ICAO code of RNAS Yeovilton?
The ICAO identifier of RNAS Yeovilton is EGDY, and its IATA code is YEO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is RNAS Yeovilton above sea level?
RNAS Yeovilton sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 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 Yeovilton located?
The airport lies at 51.0094, -2.6388 — in Yeovil, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bristol Airport, about 42 km away.
Does EGDY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGDY 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 Yeovilton?
RNAS Yeovilton has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 7,580 ft (2310 m) with a CON surface.