Exeter International Airport (EGTE)
Medium airport · Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Exeter International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGTE |
| IATA | EXT |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°44'3" W 3°24'50" 50.73426, -3.41398 |
| Location | Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,811 ft (2076 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Exeter International Airport at a glance
Exeter International Airport is a medium airport in Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as EXT. The field elevation of 102 ft (31 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGTE are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 6,811 ft (2076 m) of asp 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 EGTE 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 Exeter International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RNAS Yeovilton | EGDY | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Royal Marines Base Chivenor | EGDC | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Cardiff International Airport | EGFF | 74 km (40 NM) |
| MOD St Athan | EGSY | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Bristol Airport | EGGD | 87 km (47 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Exeter International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 102 ft field elevation of Exeter International 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 Exeter International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Exeter International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Exeter International Airport is EGTE, and its IATA code is EXT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Exeter International Airport above sea level?
Exeter International Airport sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Exeter International Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.7343, -3.4140 — in Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is RNAS Yeovilton, about 62 km away.
Does EGTE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGTE 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 Exeter International Airport?
Exeter International Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 6,811 ft (2076 m) with a ASP surface.