Doncaster Sheffield

EGCN

NATS AIP
53.4810°N, 1.0113°W
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55ft

Situated around 10 km south-east of Doncaster city centre and about 31 km east of Sheffield, this large former commercial airport boasts an exceptionally wide 2,895 m runway — built to accommodate long-range heavy aircraft — wider than most commercial airports in northern England. Reopening plans are underway, with operators appointed, making it one to watch. Nearby Sprotbrough offers riverside cruising, and Doncaster's well-known racecourse is within easy reach.

Runways at Doncaster Sheffield

Visualizations show relative size comparisons only, not actual orientations

02/20

017.65° / 197.66°
Asphalt
2894×60m
0220

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Places near Doncaster Sheffield

within 20km

Restaurants near Doncaster Sheffield(19)

The Hub Auckley

2km
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5min
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10min
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20min

Co-op

2km
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5min
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10min
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25min

Evolution Experience Restaurant

$$ - $$$
3.5 star rating
3km
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10min
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15min
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45min

The Ship Inn

$$ - $$$
3.9 star rating
5km
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10min
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35min

Hotels near Doncaster Sheffield(20)

Best Western Premier Doncaster Mount Pleasant Hotel

$$
4.5 star rating
4km
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10min
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15min
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50min

Brasserie Artisan

4km
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10min
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15min

Travelodge Doncaster Hotel

5km
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10min
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20min

Rossington Hall

$$$
4.4 star rating
5km
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10min
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25min

Things to Do near Doncaster Sheffield(17)

Yorkshire Hive Observation Wheel

3km
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10min
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15min
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40min

The Yorkshire Gateway Feature

3km
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5min
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15min
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45min

The Big Yellow Y

6km
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10min
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15min

Lakeside Blvd

8km
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15min
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40min

Railway Stations(7)

Doncaster

DON
Regional interchange
10km
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20min
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50min
Live times

Kirk Sandall

KKS
10km
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20min
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55min
Live times

Bentley (South Yorkshire)

BYK
11km
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25min
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55min
Live times

Conisbrough

CNS
15km
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20min
Live times

Contact Details

Phone

+441302625642

Air Traffic Control

+441302625021

Airfield Operations

+441302625022

Airfield Operations

+448712202210

Terminal Services

Fax

+441302625023

(Airfield Operations ) (Fax)

+441302625641

(ATC ) (Fax)

+441302625006

(Terminal Services ) (Fax)

Administrator: DONCASTER SHEFFIELD AIRPORT

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About Doncaster Sheffield (EGCN)

Doncaster Sheffield (EGCN) is a general aviation airfield located in Doncaster Sheffield Airport, United Kingdom. The airfield sits at an elevation of 55 feet. It has 2 runways: 02 2894m (asphalt), 20 2894m (asphalt).

Situated around 10 km south-east of Doncaster city centre and about 31 km east of Sheffield, this large former commercial airport boasts an exceptionally wide 2,895 m runway — built to accommodate long-range heavy aircraft — wider than most commercial airports in northern England. Reopening plans are underway, with operators appointed, making it one to watch. Nearby Sprotbrough offers riverside cruising, and Doncaster's well-known racecourse is within easy reach.

Pilots flying into Doncaster Sheffield will find plenty to do nearby. There are 19 restaurants within reach, with The Hub Auckley just a 20-minute walk from the airfield. 20 hotels nearby provide accommodation options from 3.6km away. 17 attractions and things to do are within easy reach.

Doncaster Sheffield is well connected by rail, with 7 railway stations nearby, including Doncaster (9.6km away).

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