Airports / United Kingdom / EGXZ
RAF Topcliffe.
Thirsk, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · 92 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Google rating
1 rating
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Operators based
92
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
RAF Leeming (EGXE), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
RAF Topcliffe (EGXZ) is a mid-sized airport serving Thirsk, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The airport sits 92 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 EGXZ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are RAF Leeming (EGXE, 8 nm), Teesside International Airport (MME, 18 nm), and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA, 23 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,948-foot paved runway, EGXZ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as heavy jets.
Charter pricing from EGXZ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Topcliffe. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Thirsk, North Yorkshire.
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Field capability
ICAO
EGXZ
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
EGXZ
Elevation
92 ft
Coordinates
54.2041° N · 1.3803° 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 92 ft, EGXZ sits lower than 57% of the 88 United Kingdom fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,948 ft
- 02/205,948 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 13/314,088 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,948 ft
EGXZ's 5,948 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- 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.
- 8nmEGXERAF LeemingNorthallerton, North Yorkshire
- 18nmMMETeesside International AirportDarlington, Durham
- 23nmLBALeeds Bradford AirportLeeds, West Yorkshire
- 23nmEGXGLeeds East AirportTadcaster, North Yorkshire
- 51nmNCLNewcastle International AirportNewcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- 52nmHUYHumberside AirportGrimsby, Lincolnshire
Location
Open the full mapEGXZ · RAF Topcliffe · Thirsk, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from EGXZ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,756 nm | 6h 49m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,914 nm | 7h 11m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,106 nm | 7h 37m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,322 nm | 8h 8m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,535 nm | 8h 37m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,721 nm | 9h 3m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,734 nm | 9h 5m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,782 nm | 9h 12m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use EGXZ?
- RAF Topcliffe's longest paved runway is 5,948 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. 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 EGXZ?
- RAF Topcliffe has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,948 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to EGXZ?
- The closest alternate is RAF Leeming (EGXE), about 8 nm away, followed by Teesside International Airport (MME) at 18 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from EGXZ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 6h 49m (2,756 nm), New York about 7h 11m (2,914 nm), Washington DC about 7h 37m (3,106 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.