Sturgate Airfield

EGCS

53.3787°N, 0.6912°W
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60ft
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Set in flat open Lincolnshire farmland north of Lincoln, this spacious former bomber station offers a generous main runway plus a shorter crosswind strip, popular with the local flying club for training and hire. A relaxed, no-PPR arrival policy suits visiting light aircraft, with Gainsborough and Lincoln both within easy reach for a fly-out lunch.

Runways

Visualizations show relative size comparisons only, not actual orientations

09/27

Asphalt
820×46m
0927

14/32

Asphalt
461×46m
1432

Fuel & fees

Prices observed from the airfield's official site and may not be current — confirm before flying. Last checked 9 Jul 2026.

Landing£10.00–£20.00 +VAT

Contact

Prior permission (PPR)

via phone
Websiteeasternairexecutive.weebly.com/airfield.html
Eastern Air Executive (PPR)+441427838280
General / Airfield+441427838305
General Enquiriesinfo@lincolnaeroclub.com

Administrator: Eastern Air Executive Ltd

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Places near Sturgate Airfield

within 20km

Restaurants near Sturgate Airfield(10)

Upton Fish Shop

British
Fast Food
$
4.3 star rating
1km
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5min
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10min
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15min

The Half Moon Inn

Bar
British
Pub
$$ - $$$
4.8 star rating
4km
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5min
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15min
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55min

McDonald's

Fast Food
$
2.1 star rating
8km
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10min
•
35min

Il Gusto Restaurant And Lounge

8km
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15min
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35min

Hotels near Sturgate Airfield(10)

Col's Mere

500m
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5min
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5min
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10min

Buttercup Farm Cl Site

1km
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5min
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5min
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15min

Brampton Dales Farm Bed and Breakfast

1km
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5min
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5min
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15min

Fox & Hounds Country Inn

3km
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5min
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15min
•
45min

Things to Do near Sturgate Airfield(16)

Lea Village hall

6km
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10min
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25min

Lincolnshire showground gate 2

17km
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20min
•
1h

Sunny Down Farm

18km
•
25min

The Stonebow

23km
•
25min

Railway Stations(6)

Lincoln Central

LCN
Regional
20km
•
25min
Live times

Gainsborough Lea Road

GBL
5km
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35min
•
35min
Live times

Gainsborough Central

GNB
6km
•
40min
•
35min
Live times

Saxilby

SXY
13km
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25min
•
50min
Live times

Weather

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About Sturgate Airfield (EGCS)

Sturgate Airfield (EGCS) is a general aviation airfield in the United Kingdom. The airfield sits at an elevation of 60 feet. It has 4 runways: 09 820m (Asphalt), 27 820m (Asphalt), 14 461m (Asphalt), 32 461m (Asphalt).

Set in flat open Lincolnshire farmland north of Lincoln, this spacious former bomber station offers a generous main runway plus a shorter crosswind strip, popular with the local flying club for training and hire. A relaxed, no-PPR arrival policy suits visiting light aircraft, with Gainsborough and Lincoln both within easy reach for a fly-out lunch.

Pilots flying into Sturgate Airfield will find plenty to do nearby. There are 10 restaurants within reach, with Upton Fish Shop just a 15-minute walk from the airfield. 10 hotels nearby provide accommodation options from 0.5km away. 16 attractions and things to do are within easy reach.

Sturgate Airfield is well connected by rail, with 6 railway stations nearby, including Lincoln Central (19.6km away).

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