Cambridge City Airport (EGSC)
Medium airport · Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Cambridge City Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGSC |
| IATA | CBG |
| Elevation | 47 ft (14 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°12'18" E 0°10'30" 52.20500, 0.17500 |
| Location | Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,444 ft (1964 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cambridge City Airport at a glance
Cambridge City Airport is a medium airport in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as CBG. The field elevation of 47 ft (14 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGSC 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, 05/23, offers 6,444 ft (1964 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGSC 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 Cambridge City Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RAF Mildenhall | EGUN | 27 km (15 NM) |
| RAF Lakenheath | EGUL | 35 km (19 NM) |
| London Stansted Airport | EGSS | 36 km (19 NM) |
| RAF Honington | EGXH | 43 km (23 NM) |
| London Luton Airport | EGGW | 52 km (28 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cambridge City Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 47 ft field elevation of Cambridge City Airport 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 Cambridge City Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cambridge City Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cambridge City Airport is EGSC, and its IATA code is CBG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cambridge City Airport above sea level?
Cambridge City Airport sits at an elevation of 47 feet (14 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cambridge City Airport located?
The airport lies at 52.2050, 0.1750 — in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is RAF Mildenhall, about 27 km away.
Does EGSC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGSC 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 Cambridge City Airport?
Cambridge City Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 6,444 ft (1964 m) with a ASP surface.