RAF Wittering (EGXT)
Medium airport · Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | RAF Wittering |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGXT |
| Elevation | 273 ft (83 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°36'45" W 0°28'35" 52.61260, -0.47645 |
| Location | Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 9,052 ft (2759 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
RAF Wittering at a glance
RAF Wittering is a medium airport in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom. The field elevation of 273 ft (83 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGXT 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 9,052 ft (2759 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 EGXT 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 Wittering
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RAF Barkston Heath | EGYE | 39 km (21 NM) |
| RAF Cranwell | EGYD | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Nottingham City Airport | EGBN | 53 km (29 NM) |
| RAF Coningsby | EGXC | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Cranfield Airport | EGTC | 61 km (33 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for RAF Wittering
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 273 ft field elevation of RAF Wittering 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 Wittering
What is the ICAO code of RAF Wittering?
The ICAO identifier of RAF Wittering is EGXT, 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 Wittering above sea level?
RAF Wittering sits at an elevation of 273 feet (83 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 Wittering located?
The airport lies at 52.6126, -0.4765 — in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is RAF Barkston Heath, about 39 km away.
Does EGXT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGXT 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 Wittering?
RAF Wittering has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 9,052 ft (2759 m) with a ASP surface.