# RAF Cranwell

> Sleaford, Lincolnshire, GB · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Sleaford, Lincolnshire |
| Country | GB |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 66 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 53.03030, -0.48324 |

## Description

RAF Cranwell is located near Sleaford, Lincolnshire, at approximately 66 metres — the Royal Air Force's primary officer training facility (RAF College Cranwell), historically significant as the site of Frank Whittle's first British jet engine test (1937) and the world's oldest air force officer academy. The airfield is exclusively reserved for training and 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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