Rufforth East Airfield

Rufforth East Airfield (GB-0248) is a general aviation airfield in the United Kingdom. The airfield sits at an elevation of 65 feet. It has 2 runways: 05 600m (asphalt), 23 600m (asphalt).

Just under 4nm west of York Minster, this eastern half of the divided former RAF base sits at low elevation in flat Vale of York terrain. An onsite café with outdoor terrace serves breakfast through to dinner daily except Monday — a popular pilot destination in its own right. The historic city of York is just 4 miles away and reachable by bus from nearby. Glider operations occupy the west end of the airfield, so stay alert to that traffic when in the circuit.

Pilots flying into Rufforth East Airfield will find plenty to do nearby. There are 10 restaurants within reach. 10 hotels nearby provide accommodation options from 4.9km away. 12 attractions and things to do are within easy reach.

Rufforth East Airfield is well connected by rail, with 2 railway stations nearby, including York (5.8km away).

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