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RAF Lakenheath (EGUL/LKZ) — Lakenheath, United Kingdom

RAF Lakenheath (EGUL/LKZ) serves Lakenheath, United Kingdom. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (05/23). Field elevation is 32 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
14 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 12:00Z
2026-07-182026-07-23
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: EGUL
  • Name: RAF Lakenheath
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: 52.409302
  • Longitude: 0.561
  • Elevation: 32 ft
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Municipality: Lakenheath
  • IATA Code: LKZ
  • 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: 2743x46m
  • Surface: PEM
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 122.100, 338.920 MHz
  • Ground: 375.450 MHz
  • Operations: 136.500 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 136.500, 142.820, 25.030 MHz
  • ATIS: 35.672 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

U6267/26 info
Aerodrome restriction
AIRCREW USE CAUTION: NO OVERFLIGHT SOUTH OF RUNWAY 05/23 UP TO 2000FT MSL. STRAIGHT-IN APPROACH ONLY.
2026-07-30 07:00:00 2026-07-30 23:00:00
U5995/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
TACAN CHECKPOINT SIGN AT POINT 1 SOUTH HAS AN INCORRECT LEGEND. IT SHOULD READ: TACAN CH 39 BRG 193/013 DEGREES, DIST 0.3NM.
2026-07-10 18:20:00 2026-08-10 21:00:00
U5993/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
TACAN CHECKPOINT SIGN AT POINT 1 NORTH HAS AN INCORRECT LEGEND. IT SHOULD READ: TACAN CH 39 BRG 217/037 DEGREES, DIST 0.2NM
2026-07-10 18:00:00 2026-08-10 21:00:00

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at EGUL?
The tower frequency at RAF Lakenheath is 122.1, 338.92 MHz.
Does EGUL require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for RAF Lakenheath (United Kingdom).
Where is EGUL located?
RAF Lakenheath (EGUL) is located in Lakenheath, United Kingdom.
What is the IATA code for EGUL?
The IATA code for RAF Lakenheath is LKZ.
How long is the runway at EGUL?
The main runway at RAF Lakenheath (05/23) measures 2743x46m.