BEQ · EGXH · RAF Honington

RAF Honington (BEQ)

Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom · medium airport · 52.343° 0.773° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeBEQ
ICAO CodeEGXH
Typemedium airport
NameRAF Honington
MunicipalityBury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk
CountryUnited Kingdom
ContinentEU
Latitude52.343° N
Longitude0.773° E
Elevation174 ft
Climate ZoneTemperate
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score250
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Country & Timezone Info
CountryUnited Kingdom
ISO Code
RegionBury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk
Continent CodeEU
IANA TimezoneEurope/London
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+0
DST OffsetUTC+1
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🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: April – October
Mild weather, minimal disruptions
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Spring: Mar–MaySummer: Jun–AugAutumn: Sep–NovWinter: Dec–Feb

✈ Airlines Serving BEQ

LH — LufthansaFR — RyanairBA — British AirwaysAF — Air FranceKL — KLMIB — IberiaTK — Turkish AirlinesU2 — easyJet

🌡 Climate — Temperate (52.3°N)

Jan
Feb
10°
Mar
13°
Apr
17°
May
21°
11°
Jun
26°
15°
Jul
28°
17°
Aug
27°
16°
Sep
23°
13°
Oct
18°
Nov
12°
Dec
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on temperate latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

RAF Honington is an active Royal Air Force station in Suffolk, England, located approximately 8 miles northeast of Bury Saint Edmunds. It is widely recognized as the home of the RAF Regiment, the service's specialist ground combat and airfield defence force. The site dates back to the First World War and played a significant role during the Second World War, hosting both RAF and United States Army Air Forces units.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is RAF Honington open to civilian passengers?
A: No, RAF Honington is an active military installation with no scheduled commercial flights. Access is restricted to authorised military personnel and visitors with prior clearance.

Q: Which unit is headquartered at RAF Honington?
A: The station is the primary home of the RAF Regiment, the Royal Air Force's ground combat force responsible for protecting airfields, personnel, and key assets.

Q: What is the history of RAF Honington?
A: The airfield was originally established during World War I and was significantly expanded during World War II, when it hosted American bomber units including B-
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