# RAF Fairford (FFD)

> Fairford, Gloucestershire, GB · IATA: FFD · ICAO: EGVA · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `FFD` |
| ICAO | `EGVA` |
| City | Fairford, Gloucestershire |
| Country | GB |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 87 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 51.68357, -1.78917 |

## Description

RAF Fairford (IATA: FFD, ICAO: EGVA) is located in Fairford, Gloucestershire, at approximately 87 metres — a USAF forward operating location in the UK, famous as the annual venue of the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), the world's largest annual military airshow, and as a forward base for US bomber missions in Europe (B-52, B-1, B-2). The airfield is operated by USAF European Command; no regular civilian operations. No commercial cargo operations; for air freight in the region, Bristol Airport (IATA: BRS) or Cardiff Airport (IATA: CWL) are the nearest options.

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