RAF Ansty

Royal Air Force Ansty, or more simply RAF Ansty, was a former Royal Air Force station located near the village of Ansty, 5 miles (8 km) east of Coventry city centre, Warwickshire, England, 7 miles (11 km) north-west of Rugby, Warwickshire. The airfield was opened in 1936, and after training many pupils closed in 1953.

RAF Ansty
Ansty, Warwickshire in England
RAF Ansty
Shown within Warwickshire
RAF Ansty
RAF Ansty (the United Kingdom)
Coordinates52°25′45″N 001°24′31″W
TypeRoyal Air Force station
Site information
OwnerAir Ministry
OperatorRoyal Air Force
Controlled byRAF Flying Training Command
Site history
Built1935 (1935)
In use1936 - 1953 (1953)
Airfield information
Elevation116 metres (381 ft) AMSL
Runways
Direction Length and surface
03/21 116 metres (381 ft) Asphalt
08/26 1,063 metres (3,488 ft) Asphalt
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