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RAF Lossiemouth (EGQS/LMO) — Lossiemouth, United Kingdom

RAF Lossiemouth (EGQS/LMO) serves Lossiemouth, United Kingdom. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (05/23, 10/28). Field elevation is 42 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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71% Data Complete 37 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
Observed Activity · Jul 23
2 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 13:00Z
2026-07-202026-07-23
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: EGQS
  • Name: RAF Lossiemouth
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: 57.7052
  • Longitude: -3.33917
  • Elevation: 42 ft
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Municipality: Lossiemouth
  • IATA Code: LMO
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/London
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 05/23

  • Designation: 05/23
  • Dimensions: 2771x46m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: ILS 23 111.55
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 10/28

  • Designation: 10/28
  • Dimensions: 1849x46m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.200 MHz
  • Ground: 118.200 MHz
  • Operations: 36.930 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 123.300, 119.350 MHz
  • ATIS: 26.477 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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United Kingdom Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 3 working days (ad hoc charter); 5 working days (experimental/non-standard); longer for first-time applicants
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports.

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Active NOTAMs

U5467/26 caution
Aerodrome closed
AD CLOSED
2026-11-23 07:00:00 2026-11-27 11:00:00
U2207/26 caution
Aerodrome closed
AD CLSD
2026-11-16 07:00:00 2026-11-20 11:00:00
U4046/26 caution
Aerodrome closed
AD CLSD.
2026-08-14 10:00:00 2026-08-14 17:00:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at EGQS?
The tower frequency at RAF Lossiemouth is 118.2 MHz.
Does EGQS require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for RAF Lossiemouth (United Kingdom).
Where is EGQS located?
RAF Lossiemouth (EGQS) is located in Lossiemouth, United Kingdom.
What is the IATA code for EGQS?
The IATA code for RAF Lossiemouth is LMO.
How long is the runway at EGQS?
The main runway at RAF Lossiemouth (05/23) measures 2771x46m.