RAF Fairford, Fairford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom (EGVA / FFD)

RAF Fairford
EGVA/FFD
RAF Fairford
Fairford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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Latest photos of RAF Fairford, Fairford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Total 406 photos.
EGVA, Royal Navy Black Cats display team taxiing out at RIAT 2025 to start their display., photo by Roberto Cassar
Roberto Cassar
EGVA, Crowds streaming to the entrance for the 2025 RIAT. Red Arrows in the background, photo by FerryPNL
FerryPNL
EGVA, RIAT 2017, photo by Chris Hall
Chris Hall
EGVA, RIAT 2017, photo by Chris Hall
Chris Hall

RAF Fairford (EGVA/FFD) is a regional airport located in Fairford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. The airfield is situated at an elevation of 286 feet (87 meters) above sea level. Operations are conducted on 1 runway. The facility operates 8 published communication frequencies. The gallery features 406 photos documenting air traffic and facilities at the airport.

Location & QuickFacts
Airport Codes
ICAO:EGVAIATA:FFDFAA:EGVA
Location Fairford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Airport Type Medium Airport
Longitude/Latitude
51.683568, -1.789172
N 51° 41' 00.84" / W 1° 47' 21.02"
Elevation 286 feet (87 meters)
Scheduled Service No
Communications
Type Description Frequency
Approach APP 119.000
Centralized Approach Control CAC 124.275
Director BRIZE DIRECTOR 133.750
Ground GND 234.250
Pilot to Met Service PMSV METRO 25.775
Pilot to Dispatcher PDT 233.470
Tower TWR 119.150
Tower 338.220
Runway Information
Runway 09/27
Dimensions 9,994 x 200 ft (3046 x 61 m)
Surface Asphalt
Lighted Yes
Status Open
09 27
Heading (True) 88° 268°
Latitude 51.682999
N 51° 40' 58.80" 		51.683998
N 51° 41' 02.39"
Longitude -1.812000
W 1° 48' 43.20" 		-1.768000
W 1° 46' 04.80"
Elevation 286 ft 255 ft
Displaced Threshold 0 ft 0 ft