Welcome to an unofficial website of Robin Hood Airport located in Doncaster, U.K, formerly known as RAF Finningley. The site contains news and information about the airpo

Where can I get more information on the airport flight paths?

In the information section there are a host of official Civil Aviation Authority published maps, covering flight paths, procedures and even parking stands at the airport

How can I find information about the departure or arrival time for a flight?

Call the airport on 0870 833 2210

Where can I fly to from the airport?

Check out the destinations page

Why is the airport called Robin Hood Airport?

It is designed to make greater use of world-famous characters from our rich history to promote the area to international travellers and businesses. For example other world airports use names associated with their history, for example Ronald Reagan (Washington), Charles de Gaulle (Paris), John F Kennedy (New York) and Leonardo da Vinci (Rome).

What are the hangers currently used for?

The ex-RAF hangars have a range of uses:

Hangar 1 is The Cargo Handling Centre
Hangar 2 is shared by Marshall Aerospace and Sovereign Air
Hangar 3 is used by Directions Finningly Aviation Academy for training courses
Hangar 4 is used by HM Customs

What are the airport radio frequencies?

ATIS 134.9500

Approach 126.2250

Radar 129.0500 and 126.2250

Tower 128.7750

Fire Station 121.600 and 126.5000 (operational when attending aircraft in emergency)

Operations 455.725

Serviceair 130.6/460.150

Signature Flight Support 122.35

Security: 455.650

Tower/Ground: 455.562

What are the airport designator codes?

IATA code is DSA

ICAO code is EGCN

How long is the runway?

2,893 metres long and 60 metres wide.

Runway 02 Takeoff Run Available - 2893m

Runway 02 Takeoff Distance Available - 3085m

Runway 20 Takeoff Run Available - 2756m

Runway 20 Takeoff Distance Available - 3056m

How many jobs are expected to be created by the airport?

Through surrounding developments and expansion 7,000 jobs are expected to be created in the next decade

How much did the airport cost to built?

Around £80 million

Who designed the terminal building?

It was designed by Leach Rhodes Walker

How big is the terminal?

13,500 square metres

Does the terminal offer internet facilities?

A Wi-Fi connection is available in the terminal building through thecloud.net

Are there any plans for a hotel on site?

A Ramada Encore hotel is due to be completed on site by late summer 2008

Are there any plans for an airport railway link?

A planning application has been placed with Doncaster Council for a spur from the main railway to the airport

How many check-in desks are there?

There are 24

How many boarding gates are there?

There are 6

How many baggage carousel's are there?

There are 3