RAF Lakenheath (EGUL)
Medium airport · Brandon, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | RAF Lakenheath |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGUL |
| IATA | LKZ |
| Elevation | 32 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°24'34" E 0°33'40" 52.40954, 0.56116 |
| Location | Brandon, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,998 ft (2743 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
RAF Lakenheath at a glance
RAF Lakenheath is a medium airport in Brandon, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as LKZ. The field elevation of 32 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGUL are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 8,998 ft (2743 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGUL shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to RAF Lakenheath
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RAF Mildenhall | EGUN | 7 km (4 NM) |
| RAF Honington | EGXH | 16 km (9 NM) |
| RAF Marham | EGYM | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Cambridge City Airport | EGSC | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Wattisham Airfield | EGUW | 41 km (22 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for RAF Lakenheath
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 32 ft field elevation of RAF Lakenheath can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 88 airports and airfields we list for United Kingdom — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about RAF Lakenheath
What is the ICAO code of RAF Lakenheath?
The ICAO identifier of RAF Lakenheath is EGUL, and its IATA code is LKZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is RAF Lakenheath above sea level?
RAF Lakenheath sits at an elevation of 32 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is RAF Lakenheath located?
The airport lies at 52.4095, 0.5612 — in Brandon, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is RAF Mildenhall, about 7 km away.
Does EGUL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGUL appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at RAF Lakenheath?
RAF Lakenheath has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 8,998 ft (2743 m) with a PEM surface.