Information about Exeter Airport

Facts about Exeter Airport

IATA:

EXT

ICAO:

EGTE

City:

Exeter

Region:

Devon

Country:

England

Country Code:

GB

Type:

Commercial Airport

Timezone:

Europe/London

Latitude:

50.735639

Longitude:

-3.412602

GPS Coordinates:

50°44' N, 03°25' W

Passenger Category:

Regional Airport

Role:

Regional Airport

The historical and tourist importance of the area

Exeter is a historic cathedral city with Roman origins, medieval streets, ancient city walls and a celebrated cathedral. Nearby East Devon contains dramatic coastal scenery, while the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stretches along the neighbouring Dorset and Devon coastline. Dartmoor National Park provides extensive moorland landscapes, walking routes and historic villages, while the seaside towns of Sidmouth, Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton offer beaches and coastal attractions. The airport also provides a gateway to Devon's historic estates and gardens.

Food, shopping and when to visit

Exeter and nearby towns offer restaurants, cafés, pubs, bakeries and independent food producers, with seafood, Devon cream teas and locally sourced produce prominent in the regional food culture. British, Indian, Italian, Mediterranean and other international cuisines are widely available. Late spring through early autumn is particularly pleasant for exploring the coast and Dartmoor, while Exeter's cathedral, museums, historic streets and cultural venues provide attractions throughout the year.

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