Royal Air Force Base Leuchars (RAF Leuchars) is an RAF base located in Fife in eastern Scotland, adjacent to the North Sea coastline. The base was established during the First World War and was once one of the only bases in Scotland for a rapid reaction fighter force.
RAF Lochus has a runway length of 2,721 meters and can land large aircraft including Boeing 747s and Airbus A380s. The base has several parking spaces, ground service facilities and hangars, and is primarily responsible for the training and operational missions of RAF pilots. In addition, the base is also one of the important bases of NATO (NATO), and has hosted aircraft and soldiers from NATO member countries on several occasions.
In recent years, due to the restructuring of the RAF`s fighter force, RAF Lochs has been transformed into a support base for the RAF, responsible for maintaining and safeguarding the RAF`s various flight equipment and equipment. In addition, the base also functions as a civilian airport, opening a portion of its grounds and facilities to the public, including hangars and parking spaces for private and commercial aviation.
RAF Leuchars is Medium Airport
IATA Airport Code: ADX
ICAO Airport Code: EGQL
Europe -> United Kingdom -> St. Andrews
Latitude: 56.3728981
Longitude: -2.868439913
Elevation: 38
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