EGVN
RAF Brize Norton
Airport
ICAO code
EGVN
IATA Code
BZZ
Summary
ICAO Region
EUR
ICAO Territory
Location
Carterton, Oxfordshire, England
Serving
Oxford
Elevation
288 ft
Coordinates
51°
45'
0"
N
,
1°
35'
2"
W
KCC
Description
The principal RAF transport hub in the UK which is also the base of the RAF air-to-air refuelling fleet.
Climatology
Temperate Marine climate/Oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification Cfb). Moderately cool summer and comparatively warm winter with a temperature range of only 14°C. Prevailing south-westerly winds from the Atlantic Ocean.
Runways
| Designator | Length | Width | Surface | Rops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/26 | 3050 | 56 | ASP | Yes/Yes |
