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

At a glance

Tower
122.1
Runways
05/23
Elevation
32 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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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 · Oct 26
6 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 15:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
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: Not recorded
  • 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: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

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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

U7837/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
WEST NO ENTRY MANDATORY SIGN LOCATED NORTH OF RWY 05/23 IN THE GANTRY AREA IS UNLIT.
2026-09-15 21:10 UTC 2026-12-10 22:00 UTC
U7399/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
TEMPORARY CORRECTION TO AREA PLANNING 2 FLIGHT PUBLICATIONS: PROTECTIVE ACFT SHELTER (PAS) 20, 22, 34, 35, AND 36 ARE OPEN FOR ACFT OPERATIONS.
2026-09-02 09:17 UTC 2026-11-24 21:00 UTC
U7363/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
TEMPORARY CORRECTION TO AREA PLANNING 2 FLIGHT PUBLICATIONS: PROTECTIVE AIRCRAFT SHELTER (PAS) 20, 22, 24, 34, 35, AND 36 ARE OPEN FOR AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS.
2026-09-01 09:10 UTC 2026-11-24 21:00 UTC

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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?
It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports. Permit details for 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.