Oxford Airport – OXF Oxford
Oxford Airport with code OXF is located in Oxford, England, United Kingdom. The airport was formerly called the Kidlington Airport. This airport is about 5 and half miles from Oxford city center and it is about 100km from London. Kidlington is found in Cherwell District. The airport is catering to general and business aviation. The facility is also the home of the Oxford Aviation Academy which is considered the largest air training school in this part of the world. The airport is historically dominated as training school facility for the pilots. In terms of business aviation, the airport is the fastest growing the whole United Kingdom.
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The airport was construction in 1935 and it was initiated by the Oxford City Council. This acts as a municipal airport. During the Second World War, it was established as a center for aviation education as well as maintenance of the aircraft. During the late 60s, the airport is considered the busiest in the whole country next to Heathrow Airport. There is a 7 day Airport Shuttle Bus Service as well as a railway station to access the airfield. Tiddington and Welford on Avon are two cities surrounding the airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Glove House is about 2 miles away from the airport. The rooms are equipped with television and wifi. Marlborough Arms Hotel is also about 2 miles away. This bed and breakfast accommodation is set in woodstock that overlooks the historical street. All rooms are light and spacious with modern amenities. Macdonald Bear Hotel is also 2 miles away from the airport and just 20 minutes away from the city center.
RAF Brize Norton (BZZ) is an airfield within the proximity of the city.
