RAF Lossiemouth — Lossiemouth, Moray, United Kingdom
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Distance & flight time from LMO
RAF Lossiemouth
RAF Lossiemouth is a Royal Air Force station on the Moray coast of northeastern Scotland, near the town of Lossiemouth on the Moray Firth. At an elevation of about 42 feet, it has two asphalt runways, the longer near 9,091 feet, and is one of the RAF's main operational bases, home to fast jets and maritime patrol aircraft. The surrounding Moray coast is a region of fishing towns, whisky distilleries, and shoreline along the firth. As an active military station, Lossiemouth is a defense facility rather than a passenger airport. The LMO code identifies the airfield in aviation databases, marking a key Scottish air base on the Moray Firth.
Runways at RAF Lossiemouth (LMO)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9091 ft (2771 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
| 10/28 | 6066 ft (1849 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for RAF Lossiemouth (LMO)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 123.3 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 26.477 MHz |
| DEP | DEP | 119.35 MHz |
| DIR | DIRECTOR | 123.3 MHz |
| GND | GND | 118.2 MHz |
| OPS | OPERATIONS | 36.93 MHz |
| RDR | RDR | 118.9 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.2 MHz |
Airports near RAF Lossiemouth (LMO)
- Inverness Airport (INV) — 45.9 km (28.5 mi)
- Wick John O'Groats Airport (WIC) — 85.0 km (52.8 mi)
- Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) — 88.3 km (54.9 mi)
- Dundee Airport (DND) — 140.6 km (87.4 mi)
- Kirkwall Airport (KOI) — 141.6 km (88.0 mi)
- Leuchars Station Airfield (ADX) — 150.7 km (93.6 mi)
- Eday Airport (EOI) — 168.4 km (104.6 mi)
- Stornoway Airport (SYY) — 185.4 km (115.2 mi)
The LMO code mainly identifies RAF Lossiemouth on Scotland's Moray coast in aviation databases rather than for booking. It keeps this active military base distinct from Inverness and other civilian airports on flight tracking.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for RAF Lossiemouth?
The IATA code for RAF Lossiemouth is LMO.
What is the ICAO code for RAF Lossiemouth?
The ICAO code for RAF Lossiemouth is EGQS. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.