Rufforth East Airfield

GB-0248

53.9530°N, 1.1808°W
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65ft
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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.

Runways

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05/23

Asphalt
600×30m
0523

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Places near Rufforth East Airfield

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Restaurants near Rufforth East Airfield(10)

Al Volo

On-site
Italian
Mediterranean
Seafood
$$ - $$$
4.8 star rating

Ate O'Clock

7km
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25min
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35min

Bill's

7km
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35min

Rustique

French
European
Soups
$$ - $$$
4.6 star rating
7km
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20min
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35min

Hotels near Rufforth East Airfield(10)

Grove House Bed & Breakfast

5km
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10min
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20min

Holmwood House Guest Accommodation

6km
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15min
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30min

Premier Inn York City (Blossom St North) hotel

$$
4 star rating
6km
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15min
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35min

Hudson Quarter Luxury Apartments

7km
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20min
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35min

Things to Do near Rufforth East Airfield(12)

Acomb

4km
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10min
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15min
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55min

Miniature Railway

7km
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15min
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35min

The Original Ghost Walk of York

4.6 star rating
7km
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20min
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35min

The York Dungeon

4.5 star rating
7km
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20min
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35min

Railway Stations(2)

York

YRK
Major Hub
6km
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40min

Poppleton

POP
3km
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25min

About Rufforth East Airfield (GB-0248)

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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