LMO · EGQS · RAF Lossiemouth

RAF Lossiemouth (LMO)

Lossiemouth, Moray, United Kingdom · medium airport · 57.705° -3.339° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeLMO
ICAO CodeEGQS
Typemedium airport
NameRAF Lossiemouth
MunicipalityLossiemouth, Moray
CountryUnited Kingdom
ContinentEU
Latitude57.705° N
Longitude-3.339° W
Elevation42 ft
Climate ZoneTemperate
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score475
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Country & Timezone Info
CountryUnited Kingdom
ISO Code
RegionLossiemouth, Moray
Continent CodeEU
IANA TimezoneEurope/London
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+0
DST OffsetUTC+1
Current Offset--

🌬 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 LMO

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

🌡 Climate — Temperate (57.7°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 Lossiemouth is a major Royal Air Force station in Moray, northeast Scotland, serving as the primary operating base for the RAF's Typhoon FGR4 fighter squadrons. Located on the coast of the Moray Firth near the town of Lossiemouth, it hosts one of the two Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) fighter units tasked with defending UK and northern European airspace. The base also has a long heritage dating back to the Second World War and remains one of the busiest fast-jet stations in the UK.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is RAF Lossiemouth open to civilian passengers?
A: No, RAF Lossiemouth is an active military airbase and does not offer scheduled civilian passenger services.

Q: What aircraft are based at RAF Lossiemouth?
A: The station is home to multiple Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 squadrons, which provide the UK's combat air and Quick Reaction Alert capability.

Q: Can the public visit RAF Lossiemouth?
A: Public access is generally restricted, though the base has occasionally hosted community and heritage open days. Visitors should check official RAF channels for any scheduled events.

Q: Where exactly is RAF Lossiemouth located?
A: The station sits on the Moray Firth coast, adjacent to the town of Lossiemouth
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