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Cranfield Airport (IATA: N/A, ICAO: EGTC) is an airfield just outside the village of Cranfield in Bedfordshire.
Cranfield Aerodrome has a CAA Ordinary Licence (Number P803) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction as authorised by the licensee (Cranfield University)[1].
Cranfield is used extensively by fixed-wing and helicopter flight training organisations, of which there are many who operate out of the field. Additionally, general aviation, small business aircraft and private jets make use of the facilities. The airfield is situated next to Cranfield University and is 3 miles from the M1 motorway and the town of Milton Keynes, making it the nearest to the town. Although the length of the runway means that Cranfield can handle some larger airliners, the rest of the immediate infrastructure is not geared up for passenger flights. The nearest such airport is London Luton Airport.
Facilities for pilots include Non-directional beacon 'CIT' which is located 3.5nm to the north east and Instrument landing system for runway 21 only.
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- ^ Civil Aviation Authority Aerodrome Ordinary Licences
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