24 Squadron - RAF Lyneham - Home of Tactical Air Transport

 

Location - City: Lyneham, England, United Kingdom - Name: RAF Lyneham
ICAO / IATA: EGDL / LYE

 

Details

 

Type: Airport (Aerodrome, Airfield)
Latitude: 51°30'19"N (51.505144)
Longitude: 1°59'36"W (-1.993428)
Datum: WGS 1984
Elevation: 513 ft (156 m)
Time zone: UTC+0 (DST+1)
Runways: 2. 06/24 & 18/36
Longest: 7828 × 148 ft (2386 × 45 m)

 

RAF Lyneham is in the centre of the UK, air traffic form other area’s are often operating in the area. It is important that you keep a close watch on movements that may conflict with your flight plan, it is important that you use FS navigator and the Fsinn radar to keep an eye on the area around you.

Do not forget to keep in touch with aircraft in your area, as a heavy aircraft you will have priority over fast jets.

 

RAF Brize Norton is situated to the north east of the field and is used by 101 Sqn & 99 Sqn.