Europe
United Kingdom
England
Warwickshire (county)
Stratford-upon-Avon
Oxford, England, UK
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.
Best Time to Visit
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.
On this page it is easy to search for Oxford, England, UK airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Oxford, England, UK (OXF) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the OXF airport. Most of these OXF hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Oxford, England, UK motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the OXF airport are Nash's House, American Fountain, and Mary Arden's House.
