
Regional airport · Oxford, United Kingdom
RAF Benson
- Elevation
- 226 ft
- Coordinates
- 51°37′N 1°06′W
- Local time
- Europe/London
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Field information
EGUB runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
RAF Benson (EGUB/BEX) has one runway, 01/19, 5,981 ft (1,823 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: No fuel available. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at EGUB, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Europe/London
Country
United Kingdom
GB
Municipality
Wallingford, Oxfordshire
Elevation
226 ft
Position
51.6144, -1.0960
Traffic level
High
Fuel
No fuel available
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 6
Runways · EGUB
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,981 ft (1,823 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at EGUB.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at RAF Benson (EGUB / BEX) in Oxford, United Kingdom, through one 24/7 OCC desk. EGUB is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at EGUB
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – United Kingdom
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United Kingdom. Applicable permit lead times for United Kingdom are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United Kingdom are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at EGUB
Direct FBO and handler coordination at EGUB covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at EGUB
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at EGUB is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to EGUB
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for EGUB: 51° 36′ 52″ N 1° 5′ 46″ W; elevation 226 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Oxford
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Oxford. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at EGUB.
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Cargo Operations at EGUB
Support for freighter operations into EGUB covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where EGUB sits in the network
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Operating into EGUB?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at RAF Benson — one desk for the whole trip.