Airports / United Kingdom / EGDR
RNAS Culdrose.
Helston, United Kingdom · 267 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
3 ratings
0
Operators based
267
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#11 / 80
United Kingdom airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 3 Google ratings , ranked against 80 rated United Kingdom fields.
24 nm
To the nearest alternate
Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY).
Overview
RNAS Culdrose (EGDR) is a mid-sized airport serving Helston, United Kingdom. Field elevation is 267 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list EGDR as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY, 24 nm), Royal Marines Base Chivenor (EGDC, 73 nm), and Exeter International Airport (EXT, 80 nm). The field has 3 runways, the longest 6,006-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from EGDR are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from EGDR to plan your flight.
Run an FBO at EGDR? Become the preferred FBO
Field capability
ICAO
EGDR
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
EGDR
Elevation
267 ft
Coordinates
50.0861° N · 5.2557° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs United Kingdom fields
state range 5–1,066 ft
At 267 ft, EGDR sits higher than 73% of the 88 United Kingdom fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 6,006 ft
- 11/296,006 ft × 151 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18/363,448 ft × 151 ftAsphaltLighted
- 06/243,372 ft × 151 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,006 ft
EGDR's 6,006 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 24nmNQYCornwall Airport NewquayNewquay
- 73nmEGDCRoyal Marines Base ChivenorChivenor
- 80nmEXTExeter International AirportExeter, Devon
- 101nmSWSSwansea AirportSwansea
- 103nmLDVLandivisiau Air BaseLandivisiau
- 104nmBESBrest Bretagne airportBrest
Location
Open the full mapEGDR · RNAS Culdrose · Helston, United Kingdom
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from EGDR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,687 nm | 6h 39m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,845 nm | 7h 1m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,038 nm | 7h 28m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,300 nm | 8h 4m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,484 nm | 8h 30m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,625 nm | 8h 50m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,670 nm | 8h 56m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,915 nm | 9h 30m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use EGDR?
- RNAS Culdrose's longest paved runway is 6,006 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at EGDR?
- RNAS Culdrose has 3 runways; the longest measures 6,006 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to EGDR?
- The closest alternate is Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY), about 24 nm away, followed by Royal Marines Base Chivenor (EGDC) at 73 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from EGDR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 6h 39m (2,687 nm), New York about 7h 1m (2,845 nm), Washington DC about 7h 28m (3,038 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.