Cambridge City Airport – The Aviation Hub of East Anglia

Cambridge City Airport (IATA: CBG, ICAO: EGSC) is a regional airport located just 3 km east of Cambridge city centre in Cambridgeshire, England. Operated by Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, the airport serves as an important aviation hub for business, training, and private air travel in the East of England.

While the airport no longer handles regular commercial passenger services, it continues to play a key role in corporate flights, air charter operations, pilot training, and maintenance services. Its proximity to London and other major UK cities makes it an ideal choice for executives and private travelers seeking quick and convenient access.

Airport Overview

Cambridge City Airport is known for its professional infrastructure, efficient operations, and top-class aviation maintenance facilities. It caters to business jets, air taxis, flying schools, and aviation engineering companies.

Over the years, the airport has seen commercial operations to destinations like Amsterdam, Jersey, and Verona, though scheduled services are currently suspended. However, its strategic location near major universities and industries ensures consistent aviation activity year-round.

Key Details of Cambridge City Airport

Facilities and Services

Although smaller than the UK’s major international airports, Cambridge City Airport provides high-quality facilities for private and corporate travelers, including:

• Executive lounges and business meeting areas

• Aircraft hangar and maintenance services

• Flight training schools and simulation centres

• On-site catering and concierge services

• Secure parking and airside access

• Customs and immigration arrangements for international private flights

The airport’s Marshall Aerospace division is one of the largest privately owned aerospace engineering companies in Europe, providing world-class maintenance, repair, and modification services.

Connectivity and Transport

The airport’s prime location ensures easy connectivity:

• By Road: Only a 10-minute drive from Cambridge city centre via Newmarket Road (A1303).

• By Train: The nearest station is Cambridge Railway Station, with direct services to London King’s Cross, Norwich, and Birmingham.

• By Bus: Local buses and airport shuttles connect the airfield with central Cambridge.

• By Taxi/Car Hire: Taxi services and rental cars are readily available for visitors.

Airlines and Operations

Cambridge City Airport currently supports:

• Private jet operations (e.g., NetJets, Luxaviation, and other charter companies)

• Aviation training for commercial and private pilots

• Aircraft maintenance and engineering services

Previously, airlines like British Airways CityFlyer and Blue Islands offered commercial flights, but operations shifted to nearby airports due to commercial demand and fleet changes.

Importance to Cambridge and East Anglia

The airport is an essential infrastructure for Cambridge’s science, technology, and education sectors. It supports local universities, research organizations, and corporate houses that depend on fast, private, and flexible air connectivity. Additionally, it provides hundreds of jobs in engineering, operations, and aviation services.

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4	Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport	GAU	Guwahati
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23	Pune Airport	PNQ	Pune
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25	Vijayawada International Airport	VGA	Vijayawada
26	Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport	VNS	Varanasi
27	Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport	NAG	Nagpur
28	Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport	ATQ	Amritsar
29	Tiruchirappalli International Airport	TRZ	Tirupati
30	Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport	AMD	Ahmedabad
31	Thiruvananthapuram International Airport	TRV	Thiruvananthapuram
32	Surat International Airport	STV	Surat
33	Dimapur Airport	DMU	Dimapur
34	Gaya Airport	GAY	Gaya
35	Vadodara Airport	BDQ	Vadodara
36	Cochin International Airport	COK	Cochin
37	Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport	IXA	Agartala
38	Mangaluru International Airport	IXE	Mangaluru
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40	Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport	CCU	Kolkata
41	Madurai Airport	IXM	Madurai
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23	Kabul International Airport	KBL	Afganistan
24	Leeds Bradford	LBA	United Kingdom	N/A
25	Brighton City	ESH	United Kingdom
26	Dubai International Airport	DXB	United Arab Emirates
27	Albano Machado Airport	NOV	Angola
28	Manston International	MSE	United Kingdom	N/A
29	Vlora International Airport	VLO	Albania
30	Liverpool John Lennon	LPL	United Kingdom	N/A
31	Khost International Airport	KHT	Afghanistan
32	Uruzgan Airport	URZ	Afghanistan
33	Sheberghan Airport	SBH	Afghanistan	N/A
34	Edinburgh	EDI	United Kingdom
35	Wycombe Air Park	HYC	United Kingdom	N/A
36	Sheghnan Airport	SGA	Afghanistan
37	Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza	TIA	Albania
38	Ghazni Airport	GZI	Afghanistan
39	Saurimo Airport	VHC	Angola	N/A
40	Andorra La Vella	ALV	Andorra
41	Sumbe Airport	NDD	Angola
42	V. C. Bird International Airport	ANU	Antigua And Barbuda
43	Chitato Airport	PGI	Angola
44	London Stansted	STN	United Kingdom	N/A
45	Belfast International	BFS	United Kingdom
46	Luau Airport	UAL	Angola	N/A
47	Cazombo Airport	CAV	Angola
48	Norwich	NWI	United Kingdom	N/A
49	Houari Boumediene Airport	ALG	Algeria
50	Bournemouth	BOH	United Kingdom
51	Guernsey	GCI	United Kingdom	N/A
52	Sharana Airstrip	OAS	Afghanistan
53	Farah Airport	FAH	Afghanistan
54	Syunik Airport	YUK	Armenia
55	Bristol	BRS	United Kingdom
56	Waco Kungo Airport	CEO	Angola
57	Exeter	EXT	United Kingdom
58	Chaghcharan Airport	CCN	Afghanistan
59	Kapanda Airport	KNP	Angola
60	Ondjiva Pereira Airport	VPE	Angola
61	N'zeto Airport	ARZ	Angola
62	Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport	HEA	Afghanistan	N/A
63	Jamba Airport	JMB	Angola
64	Oxford	OXF	United Kingdom	N/A
65	Dirico Airport	DRC	Angola
66	Nili Airport	NLI	Afghanistan
67	East Midlands	EMA	United Kingdom
68	Kunduz Airport	UND	Afghanistan
69	Lumbala Airport	GGC	Angola
70	Blackpool Airport	BLK	United Kingdom
71	Stornoway	SYY	United Kingdom	N/A
72	Andorra–La Seu D'Urgell Airport	LEU	Andorra
73	London Gatwick	LGW	United Kingdom	N/A
74	Teesside International	MME	United Kingdom	N/A
75	Porto Amboim Airport	PBN	Angola
76	Southampton	SOU	United Kingdom	N/A
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78	Fayzabad Airport	FBD	Afghanistan
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80	Coventry Airport Limited	CVT	United Kingdom
81	City Of Derry	LDY	United Kingdom
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86	Cardiff	CWL	United Kingdom
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89	Humberside Airport	HUY	United Kingdom	N/A
90	Malanje Airport	MEG	Angola
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FAQs About Cambridge City Airport

Q1. Where is Cambridge City Airport located?
A1. It is located just 3 km east of Cambridge city centre in Cambridgeshire, England.

Q2. Does Cambridge Airport have commercial flights?
A2. Currently, there are no scheduled commercial passenger flights; the airport focuses on private and charter operations.

Q3. Who owns Cambridge City Airport?
A3. The airport is owned and operated by the Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group.

Q4. What facilities are available for passengers?
A4. Facilities include private lounges, maintenance hangars, aircraft services, and pilot training centres.

Q5. How far is Cambridge Airport from London?
A5. It is approximately 80 km (about 50 miles) from central London, with excellent road and rail connections.