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RAF Shawbury.
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom · 249 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
32 ratings
0
Operators based
249
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#40 / 80
United Kingdom airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 32 Google ratings , ranked against 80 rated United Kingdom fields.
16 nm
To the nearest alternate
RAF Cosford (EGWC), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
RAF Shawbury (EGOS) is a mid-sized airport serving Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom. The airport sits 249 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into EGOS for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are RAF Cosford (EGWC, 16 nm), Hawarden Airport (CEG, 25 nm), and Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL, 33 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 6,018-foot paved runway, EGOS can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from EGOS depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Shrewsbury. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
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Field capability
ICAO
EGOS
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
EGOS
Elevation
249 ft
Coordinates
52.7982° N · 2.6680° 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 249 ft, EGOS sits higher than 69% of the 88 United Kingdom fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,018 ft
- 18/366,018 ft × 151 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04/224,523 ft × 151 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,018 ft
EGOS's 6,018 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.
- 16nmEGWCRAF CosfordCosford, Shropshire
- 25nmCEGHawarden AirportBroughton
- 33nmLPLLiverpool John Lennon AirportLiverpool
- 36nmMANManchester AirportManchester, Greater Manchester
- 39nmBHXBirmingham AirportBirmingham, West Midlands
- 49nmEMAEast Midlands AirportNottingham, Leicestershire
Location
Open the full mapEGOS · RAF Shawbury · Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from EGOS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,734 nm | 6h 45m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,892 nm | 7h 8m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,085 nm | 7h 34m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,317 nm | 8h 7m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,520 nm | 8h 35m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,700 nm | 9h 0m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,747 nm | 9h 7m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,788 nm | 9h 13m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use EGOS?
- RAF Shawbury's longest paved runway is 6,018 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 EGOS?
- RAF Shawbury has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,018 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to EGOS?
- The closest alternate is RAF Cosford (EGWC), about 16 nm away, followed by Hawarden Airport (CEG) at 25 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from EGOS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 6h 45m (2,734 nm), New York about 7h 8m (2,892 nm), Washington DC about 7h 34m (3,085 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.