RAF Topcliffe (EGXZ)
Medium airport · Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | RAF Topcliffe |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGXZ |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°12'15" W 1°22'49" 54.20412, -1.38027 |
| Location | Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5,948 ft (1813 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 4,088 ft (1246 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
RAF Topcliffe at a glance
RAF Topcliffe is a medium airport in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. The field elevation of 92 ft (28 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGXZ are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 02/20 — offers 5,948 ft (1813 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGXZ 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 Topcliffe
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RAF Leeming | EGXE | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Teesside International Airport | EGNV | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | EGNM | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Leeds East Airport | EGCM | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Newcastle International Airport | EGNT | 95 km (51 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for RAF Topcliffe
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 92 ft field elevation of RAF Topcliffe 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 Topcliffe
What is the ICAO code of RAF Topcliffe?
The ICAO identifier of RAF Topcliffe is EGXZ, 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 Topcliffe above sea level?
RAF Topcliffe sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 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 Topcliffe located?
The airport lies at 54.2041, -1.3803 — in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is RAF Leeming, about 15 km away.
Does EGXZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGXZ 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 Topcliffe?
RAF Topcliffe has 2 runways. The longest, 02/20, measures 5,948 ft (1813 m) with a ASP surface.