
Regional airport · Lakenheath, United Kingdom
RAF Lakenheath
- Elevation
- 32 ft
- Coordinates
- 52°25′N 0°34′E
- Local time
- Europe/London
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Field information
EGUL runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
RAF Lakenheath (EGUL/LKZ) has one runway, 05/23, 8,998 ft (2,743 m) long of asphalt/concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at EGUL, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Europe/London
Country
United Kingdom
GB
Municipality
Brandon, Suffolk
Elevation
32 ft
Position
52.4095, 0.5612
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Runways · EGUL
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,998 ft (2,743 m) | 150 ft | asphalt/concrete | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at EGUL.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at RAF Lakenheath (EGUL / LKZ) in Lakenheath, United Kingdom, through one 24/7 OCC desk. EGUL is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at EGUL
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – United Kingdom
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United Kingdom. Applicable permit lead times for United Kingdom are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United Kingdom are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at EGUL
Direct FBO and handler coordination at EGUL covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at EGUL
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at EGUL is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to EGUL
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for EGUL: 52° 24′ 34″ N 0° 33′ 40″ E; elevation 32 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Lakenheath
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Lakenheath. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at EGUL.
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Cargo Operations at EGUL
Support for freighter operations into EGUL covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where EGUL sits in the network
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- EGGWLondon LutonLondon, United Kingdom47 NM227°→
Operating into EGUL?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at RAF Lakenheath — one desk for the whole trip.