| Airport Information | |
|---|---|
| IATA Code | LKZ |
| ICAO Code | EGUL |
| Type | medium airport |
| Name | RAF Lakenheath |
| Municipality | Brandon, Suffolk |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Continent | EU |
| Latitude | 52.410° N |
| Longitude | 0.561° E |
| Elevation | 32 ft |
| Climate Zone | Temperate |
| Scheduled Service | Yes |
| Score | 750 |
| Local Time | Loading... |
| Country & Timezone Info | |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| ISO Code | |
| Region | Brandon, Suffolk |
| Continent Code | EU |
| IANA Timezone | Europe/London |
| UTC Offset (Standard) | UTC+0 |
| DST Offset | UTC+1 |
| Current Offset | -- |
RAF Lakenheath is a Royal Air Force station in Suffolk, England, primarily operated by the United States Air Force's 48th Fighter Wing. It serves as a key NATO installation hosting F-15E Strike Eagle and F-15C/D Eagle fighter squadrons under an enduring Anglo-American partnership. Located near the market town of Brandon, the base is one of two major USAF installations in the United Kingdom.
Q: Is RAF Lakenheath open to civilian passengers? A: No, it is a military installation without scheduled commercial flights or public terminal access. Q: Which aircraft are based at RAF Lakenheath? A: The USAF 48
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| KNF | RAF Marham | King's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom | 26.6 km | 16.5 mi | View → |
| CBG | Cambridge City Airport | Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom | 34.7 km | 21.6 mi | View → |
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