Cranfield Airport

Bedford, Bedfordshire, GB 🇬🇧 Medium Airport

ICAO

EGTC

IATA

Elevation

360 ft

Region

GB-ENG

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: EGTC

Local Code: Not available

Location: 52.072201° N, -0.616667° E

Continent: EU

Type: Medium Airport

Keywords: RAF Cranfield Milton Keynes

Terminal Information Not Available
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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Recent traveler reviews and experiences at Cranfield Airport (EGTC) primarily reflect its role as a General Aviation (GA) and business aviation hub, as well as a center for flight training and university research. While comprehensive passenger reviews akin to those for large commercial airports are limited, sentiment generally highlights positive experiences for its specific user base. The airport is noted for its support of the GA community and efficient services for business clients.

What Travelers Love

Competitive Fees (for GA/Business Aviation): Some reports indicate competitive landing and handling fees, especially for business aviation users.
Excellent Handling and Staff: Business aviation clients consistently praise the superb handling, facilities, and cooperative staff, noting their efficiency and willingness to accommodate unusual requirements.
Private Passenger Lounge: A dedicated private passenger lounge offers comfortable seating, refreshments, Wi-Fi, and restroom facilities, directly next to the handling apron for quick transfers.
Flight Training Facilities: The airport is a popular and well-regarded location for aeroplane flying lessons and pilot training, with positive mentions of instructors and friendly staff from various flying schools.
Secure Parking: 24-hour secure dedicated on-site car parking is available for business aviation customers.
Strategic Location and Connections: Cranfield Airport is situated less than 50 miles from London, offering excellent transport links to major UK cities, making it an ideal destination for business customers avoiding constraints of other airports.

Common Complaints

Landing and Parking Fees (for private pilots): Older reviews from private pilots sometimes expressed that landing and parking fees were considered expensive, although some initiatives were noted to make it more GA-friendly.
Limited Walk-in Payment Facilities: There are no walk-in payment facilities at Cranfield Airport, with online payment through Worldpay being the standard.
No Dedicated Passenger Terminal: As a GA and business airport, there is no large passenger terminal in the traditional sense, but rather a "GA facility".

Cranfield Airport appears to be a highly functional and well-regarded facility for its target users – general aviation pilots, flight trainees, and business aviation clients – providing efficient services and good facilities tailored to their needs. While older comments raised concerns about general aviation costs, the airport generally maintains a positive reputation for its specialized services.

Generated 7 days ago

This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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Airport Routes

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`03/21`	5902 ft	148 ft	ASP	Active Lighted
`18/36`	2033 ft	59 ft	ASP	Closed

Type	Description	Frequency
APP	APP	`122.85 MHz`
ATIS	ATIS	`121.875 MHz`
TWR	-	`122.85 MHz`
TWR	TWR	`134.925 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`CFD`	Cranfield	VOR	`116500 kHz`

Ground Transportation

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