Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · United Kingdom

EGUBBEX

RAF Benson

Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

ICAO

EGUB

IATA

BEX

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

226 ft

Country

United Kingdom

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at EGUB

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at RAF Benson (EGUB / BEX) in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

EGUB is listed in our network as a regional airport with high traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

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.

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.

RAF Benson publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 6.

Fuel Planning for EGUB

No fuel supply is recorded at RAF Benson. Our OCC confirms current availability directly with the airport and plans fuel uplift at an alternate station where required.

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′ 50″ N 1° 5′ 46″ W; elevation 226 ft; local time UTC+0.

Crew & Passenger Services in Wallingford, Oxfordshire

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Wallingford, Oxfordshire.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at EGUB.

Cargo Operations at EGUB

Support for freighter operations into EGUB covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

RAF Benson

Latitude
51° 36′ 50″ N
Longitude
1° 5′ 46″ W
ICAO code
EGUB
IATA code
BEX
Municipality
Wallingford, Oxfordshire
Timezone
UTC+0
Traffic
High
Fuel Type
No fuel
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 6
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To BEX?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for EGUB.

Submit flight inquiry for EGUB

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – EGUB

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for RAF Benson?

The ICAO code is EGUB and the IATA code is BEX.

Is Jet A1 available at EGUB?

No fuel supply is recorded at RAF Benson; our OCC confirms availability directly with the airport and plans uplift at an alternate station where required.

What is the fire category at EGUB?

RAF Benson publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 6.

What time zone does EGUB operate in?

RAF Benson operates on UTC+0.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for EGUB?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for EGUB.