RAF Brize Norton (EGVN)
Medium airport · Carterton, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | RAF Brize Norton |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGVN |
| IATA | BZZ |
| Elevation | 288 ft (88 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°45'0" W 1°35'1" 51.75000, -1.58362 |
| Location | Carterton, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 10,007 ft (3050 m) | 184 ft | ASP | Yes |
RAF Brize Norton at a glance
RAF Brize Norton is a medium airport in Carterton, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as BZZ. The field elevation of 288 ft (88 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGVN 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, 07/25, offers 10,007 ft (3050 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGVN 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 Brize Norton
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RAF Fairford | EGVA | 16 km (9 NM) |
| London Oxford Airport | EGTK | 21 km (11 NM) |
| RAF Benson | EGUB | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Gloucestershire Airport | EGBJ | 43 km (23 NM) |
| MoD Boscombe Down | EGDM | 67 km (36 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for RAF Brize Norton
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 288 ft field elevation of RAF Brize Norton 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 Brize Norton
What is the ICAO code of RAF Brize Norton?
The ICAO identifier of RAF Brize Norton is EGVN, and its IATA code is BZZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is RAF Brize Norton above sea level?
RAF Brize Norton sits at an elevation of 288 feet (88 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 Brize Norton located?
The airport lies at 51.7500, -1.5836 — in Carterton, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is RAF Fairford, about 16 km away.
Does EGVN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGVN 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 Brize Norton?
RAF Brize Norton has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 10,007 ft (3050 m) with a ASP surface.