Historic Royal Air Force station in North Yorkshire.
Opened
1940
Location
Thirsk, United Kingdom
RAF Topcliffe is a military airfield located near Thirsk in North Yorkshire, England, operating under the ICAO code EGXZ. It has served as a Royal Air Force station for decades and is primarily used for military training and support operations rather than civilian air travel.
The station has historically been associated with the Air Cadet Organisation and glider training, as well as other RAF activities. It is not open to commercial passenger traffic and has no scheduled airline services.
The airfield supports light military aircraft and gliders, playing a role in training the next generation of aviation personnel within the UK Armed Forces.
Notable facts
- ›RAF Topcliffe was established during World War II circa 1940.
- ›The station has been used for Air Cadet glider training operations.
- ›It is a military-only airfield with no commercial passenger services.
- ›The airfield is located approximately 3 miles south of Thirsk in North Yorkshire.
- ›It falls under the administration of the Royal Air Force.
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