London Oxford Airport (EGTK)
Medium airport · Kidlington, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | London Oxford Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGTK |
| IATA | OXF |
| Elevation | 270 ft (82 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°50'13" W 1°19'12" 51.83690, -1.32000 |
| Location | Kidlington, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,006 ft (1526 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
London Oxford Airport at a glance
London Oxford Airport is a medium airport in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as OXF. The field elevation of 270 ft (82 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGTK 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, 01/19, offers 5,006 ft (1526 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGTK 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 London Oxford Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RAF Brize Norton | EGVN | 21 km (11 NM) |
| RAF Benson | EGUB | 29 km (16 NM) |
| RAF Fairford | EGVA | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Cranfield Airport | EGTC | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Gloucestershire Airport | EGBJ | 59 km (32 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for London Oxford Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 270 ft field elevation of London Oxford 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 London Oxford Airport
What is the ICAO code of London Oxford Airport?
The ICAO identifier of London Oxford Airport is EGTK, and its IATA code is OXF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is London Oxford Airport above sea level?
London Oxford Airport sits at an elevation of 270 feet (82 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is London Oxford Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.8369, -1.3200 — in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is RAF Brize Norton, about 21 km away.
Does EGTK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGTK 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 London Oxford Airport?
London Oxford Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 5,006 ft (1526 m) with a ASP surface.