RAF Lakenheath (LKZ): Codes, Runways & Location
RAF Lakenheath (IATA: LKZ · ICAO: EGUL) is a medium-sized airport serving Brandon, Suffolk, United Kingdom. It lies at 52.4095° N, 0.5612° E, 32 ft (10 m) above sea level.
Overview of RAF Lakenheath
RAF Lakenheath is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Brandon, Suffolk in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code LKZ and the ICAO code EGUL. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
RAF Lakenheath has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2743 m (8998 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 32 ft (10 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being RAF Mildenhall (MHZ) about 7 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,743 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about RAF Lakenheath
Where is RAF Lakenheath located?
RAF Lakenheath is located in Brandon, Suffolk, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 52.4095° N, 0.5612° E.
What is the airport code for RAF Lakenheath?
RAF Lakenheath has an IATA code of LKZ and an ICAO code of EGUL.
How long is the runway at RAF Lakenheath?
RAF Lakenheath's longest runway is about 2743 m (8998 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does RAF Lakenheath have?
RAF Lakenheath has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is RAF Lakenheath a major airport?
RAF Lakenheath is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
Details for RAF Lakenheath are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →