RAF Lakenheath — Brandon, Suffolk, United Kingdom
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereRAF Lakenheath in Brandon, Suffolk uses the IATA code LKZ, with EGUL as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from LKZ
RAF Lakenheath
RAF Lakenheath is a Royal Air Force station near Brandon in Suffolk, eastern England, used by the United States Air Force as a major operational base. At an elevation of about 32 feet on the low, flat country of the Breckland, it has a single runway near 8,998 feet, sized for fast military jets. As one of the most significant American air bases in the United Kingdom, it plays a defense role rather than serving passengers. The surrounding East Anglia is a region of heathland and farmland. The LKZ code identifies the airfield in aviation databases, marking a key military installation in the east of England.
Runways at RAF Lakenheath (LKZ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8998 ft (2743 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | PEM |
Radio frequencies for RAF Lakenheath (LKZ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 136.5 MHz |
| APP | 142.82 MHz | |
| ATIS | ATIS | 35.672 MHz |
| CAC | CAC LONDON MIL | 27.777 MHz |
| DEP | DEP | 25.03 MHz |
| GND | GND | 375.45 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 28.442 MHz |
| POST | COMD POST | 37.98 MHz |
| PTD | PTD | 24.447 MHz |
| RDR | RADAR | 128.9 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 122.1 MHz |
| TWR | 338.92 MHz |
Airports near RAF Lakenheath (LKZ)
- RAF Mildenhall (MHZ) — 7.3 km (4.5 mi)
- RAF Honington (BEQ) — 16.2 km (10.1 mi)
- RAF Marham (KNF) — 26.6 km (16.5 mi)
- Cambridge City Airport (CBG) — 34.7 km (21.6 mi)
- Norwich Airport (NWI) — 57.1 km (35.5 mi)
- London Stansted Airport (STN) — 62.4 km (38.8 mi)
- London Luton Airport (LTN) — 86.9 km (54.0 mi)
- RAF Coningsby (QCY) — 90.4 km (56.2 mi)
The LKZ code mainly identifies RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk in aviation databases rather than for public booking, as it is an active military base. It keeps the field distinct from civilian airports in eastern England on flight tracking.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for RAF Lakenheath?
The IATA code for RAF Lakenheath is LKZ.
What is the ICAO code for RAF Lakenheath?
The ICAO code for RAF Lakenheath is EGUL. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.