Positioned just outside Cranfield village in Bedfordshire, conveniently located 7 miles southwest of Bedford and 5.5 miles east of Milton Keynes. Home to Cranfield University, the airfield serves university operations alongside flying schools and private aircraft. The substantial 1,799m asphalt runway can accommodate commercial aircraft up to Boeing 757 size, making it suitable for larger private jets while maintaining a university training atmosphere.
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Reggie's
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The White Horse
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Mitchell Hall
Cranfield Management Development Centre
The Granary
Holiday Inn Milton Keynes East M1, JCT.14 by IHG
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Woburn Safari Park
Willen Lake Maze
DIGITAL DAN AND THRILL RIDERS MARCUS : THE FIELD : recording site
Tree Cathedral
Railway Stations(15)
Restaurants near Cranfield(20)
Reggie's
Bike Bus
The Anchor
The White Horse
Hotels near Cranfield(20)
Mitchell Hall
Cranfield Management Development Centre
The Granary
Holiday Inn Milton Keynes East M1, JCT.14 by IHG
Things to Do near Cranfield(23)
Woburn Safari Park
Willen Lake Maze
DIGITAL DAN AND THRILL RIDERS MARCUS : THE FIELD : recording site
Tree Cathedral
Railway Stations(15)
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About Cranfield (EGTC)
Cranfield (EGTC) is a general aviation airfield located in Cranfield University, United Kingdom. The airfield sits at an elevation of 360 feet. It has 2 runways: 03 1799m (asphalt), 21 1799m (asphalt).
Positioned just outside Cranfield village in Bedfordshire, conveniently located 7 miles southwest of Bedford and 5.5 miles east of Milton Keynes. Home to Cranfield University, the airfield serves university operations alongside flying schools and private aircraft. The substantial 1,799m asphalt runway can accommodate commercial aircraft up to Boeing 757 size, making it suitable for larger private jets while maintaining a university training atmosphere.
Pilots flying into Cranfield will find plenty to do nearby. There are 20 restaurants within reach, with Reggie's just a 11-minute walk from the airfield. 20 hotels nearby provide accommodation options from 0.8km away. 23 attractions and things to do are within easy reach.
Cranfield is well connected by rail, with 15 railway stations nearby, including Milton Keynes Central (10.8km away).
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