# RAF Coningsby (QCY)

> Lincoln, Lincolnshire, GB · IATA: QCY · ICAO: EGXC · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `QCY` |
| ICAO | `EGXC` |
| City | Lincoln, Lincolnshire |
| Country | GB |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 53.09300, -0.16601 |

## Description

RAF Coningsby (IATA: QCY, ICAO: EGXC) is located near Lincoln, Lincolnshire, at approximately 8 metres — one of the UK's most important RAF combat bases, home to the Typhoon Eurofighter (No. 3, 11, and 29 Squadrons) and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Lancaster, Spitfire, Hurricane). The airfield is exclusively reserved for military purposes; no civilian operations. No commercial cargo operations; for air freight in the region, East Midlands Airport (IATA: EMA) is the nearest option.

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