RAF Leeming (EGXE)
Medium airport · Northallerton, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | RAF Leeming |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGXE |
| Elevation | 132 ft (40 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°17'50" W 1°32'20" 54.29719, -1.53894 |
| Location | Northallerton, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 7,516 ft (2291 m) | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
RAF Leeming at a glance
RAF Leeming is a medium airport in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. The field elevation of 132 ft (40 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGXE 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, 16/34, offers 7,516 ft (2291 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGXE 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 Leeming
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RAF Topcliffe | EGXZ | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Teesside International Airport | EGNV | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | EGNM | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Leeds East Airport | EGCM | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Newcastle International Airport | EGNT | 83 km (45 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for RAF Leeming
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 132 ft field elevation of RAF Leeming 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 Leeming
What is the ICAO code of RAF Leeming?
The ICAO identifier of RAF Leeming is EGXE, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is RAF Leeming above sea level?
RAF Leeming sits at an elevation of 132 feet (40 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 Leeming located?
The airport lies at 54.2972, -1.5389 — in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is RAF Topcliffe, about 15 km away.
Does EGXE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGXE 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 Leeming?
RAF Leeming has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 7,516 ft (2291 m) with a ASP surface.