Airport Oxford (EGTK)
Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) 🇬🇧
Runways
2 RWY, 1552m/5091ft 2 Runways, longest: 1552m/5091ft (paved)
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AI-generated, may contain errors. This post will disappear once a human-written PIREP is posted.PPR is required and typically granted quickly. IFR arrivals and departures are possible, with ILS available only for runway 19; instrument approaches incur a separate fee. ATC is professional and radar-equipped, though the airport can be busy, sometimes requiring holds or extended ground times. Handling is mandatory, but no handling fees are currently charged; landing and parking fees are generally moderate. Example: landing fee about £40–£50, approach fee about £30, parking about £30 per night. Avgas and Jet A-1 are available by truck with prior arrangement; fueling is prompt.
The modern GA terminal offers a comfortable environment with amenities, though access to executive lounges may be restricted for GA visitors. Facilities include a pilots’ lounge and briefing room; free refreshments have been available at times but may not always be offered. Car rental (Enterprise) can be arranged on site, though service may require advance booking and wait times vary. Taxis to Oxford city center take 15–20 minutes and cost around £25; walking to the Premier Inn hotel takes about 10 minutes.
Hi-vis vests are required on the apron, and pilots typically walk themselves between aircraft and terminal. Power checks before departure are commonly done east of C3. When leaving airside, exit via the business terminal on the north side to pay fees. Public transport options are limited; taxis or ride-hailing services are recommended for city access.
Runway 19 exceeds 1500 meters in length. Some approach procedures may experience glidepath fluctuations within DME 1 of I-OXF; see AIP/NOTAM for details. Procedures vary; see AIP/NOTAM.
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