RAF Benson (EGUB)
Medium airport · Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | RAF Benson |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGUB |
| IATA | BEX |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°36'52" W 1°5'46" 51.61437, -1.09599 |
| Location | Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,981 ft (1823 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
RAF Benson at a glance
RAF Benson is a medium airport in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as BEX. The field elevation of 226 ft (69 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGUB 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 5,981 ft (1823 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 EGUB 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 RAF Benson
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London Oxford Airport | EGTK | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Blackbushe Airport | EGLK | 37 km (20 NM) |
| RAF Brize Norton | EGVN | 37 km (20 NM) |
| RAF Odiham | EGVO | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Farnborough Airport | EGLF | 44 km (24 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for RAF Benson
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 226 ft field elevation of RAF Benson 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 RAF Benson
What is the ICAO code of RAF Benson?
The ICAO identifier of RAF Benson is EGUB, and its IATA code is BEX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is RAF Benson above sea level?
RAF Benson sits at an elevation of 226 feet (69 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is RAF Benson located?
The airport lies at 51.6144, -1.0960 — in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is London Oxford Airport, about 29 km away.
Does EGUB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGUB 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 RAF Benson?
RAF Benson has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 5,981 ft (1823 m) with a ASP surface.