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RAF Lakenheath

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Airfield opening hours

Published opening-hours notice · Q0316/26

The daily timetable could not be extracted reliably. Read the published wording below; the validity dates are not daily opening times or a guarantee of flying.

Notice validity: 6 Nov 2026, 06:00 GMT → 6 Nov 2026, 18:00 GMT

AD OPEN FOR OFFICIAL BUSINESS ONLY

Times in the original wording are UTC unless it states otherwise.

Source: Q0316/26 · Source bulletin

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Other aviation notice · Q0066/26
1 Nov 2026, 00:00 GMT → 31 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT
WITH EFFECT FROM 01 JAN 27 NOTAM FOR RAF MILDENHALL (EGUN) WILL BE ISSUED AS A YANKEE SERIES. UK AIC Y104 DATE…
Notice area centre · 4.4 miles from base

Published validity: the dates above describe when the notice applies, not continuous flying.

Notice wording:
WITH EFFECT FROM 01 JAN 27 NOTAM FOR RAF MILDENHALL (EGUN) WILL BE ISSUED AS A YANKEE SERIES. UK AIC Y104 DATED 15 OCT WILL REFER. NOTAM THAT HAVE AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF 01 JAN 27 OR BEYOND WILL BE ISSUED AS A YANKEE SERIES. THE YANKEE SERIES AFTN DISTRIBUTION LIST WILL REFLECT THE ADDRESSES OF THE UNIFORM SERIES.

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Other aviation notice · Q0067/26
1 Nov 2026, 00:00 GMT → 31 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT
WITH EFFECT FROM 01 JAN 27 NOTAM FOR RAF LAKENHEATH (EGUL) WILL BE ISSUED AS A YANKEE SERIES. UK AIC Y104 DATE…
For this airfield

Published validity: the dates above describe when the notice applies, not continuous flying.

Notice wording:
WITH EFFECT FROM 01 JAN 27 NOTAM FOR RAF LAKENHEATH (EGUL) WILL BE ISSUED AS A YANKEE SERIES. UK AIC Y104 DATED 15 OCT WILL REFER. NOTAM THAT HAVE AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF 01 JAN 27 OR BEYOND WILL BE ISSUED AS A YANKEE SERIES. THE YANKEE SERIES AFTN DISTRIBUTION LIST WILL REFLECT THE ADDRESSES OF THE UNIFORM SERIES.

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Other aviation notice · Q0079/26
1 Nov 2026, 00:00 GMT → 8 Dec 2026, 17:00 GMT
HARDSTAND 16A RESTRICTED TO TOW ON/OFF ONLY. NO ENGINE RUNS AUTHORISED DUE TO CLOSE PROXIMITY OF CONSTRUCTION.
Notice area centre · 4.4 miles from base

Published validity: the dates above describe when the notice applies, not continuous flying.

Notice wording:
HARDSTAND 16A RESTRICTED TO TOW ON/OFF ONLY. NO ENGINE RUNS AUTHORISED DUE TO CLOSE PROXIMITY OF CONSTRUCTION.

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Other aviation notice · Q0081/26
1 Nov 2026, 00:00 GMT → 8 Dec 2026, 17:00 GMT
HARDSTANDS 16B, 17, AND 18 CLSD DUE WIP
Notice area centre · 4.4 miles from base

Published validity: the dates above describe when the notice applies, not continuous flying.

Notice wording:
HARDSTANDS 16B, 17, AND 18 CLSD DUE WIP

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Other aviation notice · Q0126/26
1 Nov 2026, 00:00 GMT → 26 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
APRON LGT NOT AVBL ON HARDSTAND 5 AND 8. LIGHT-ALL (ACFT GND EQPT) COORDINATION REQUIRED VIA TRANSIENT ALERT F…
Notice area centre · 4.4 miles from base

Published validity: the dates above describe when the notice applies, not continuous flying.

Notice wording:
APRON LGT NOT AVBL ON HARDSTAND 5 AND 8. LIGHT-ALL (ACFT GND EQPT) COORDINATION REQUIRED VIA TRANSIENT ALERT FOR ACFT PARKED AT THIS LOCATION.

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Other aviation notice · Q0144/26
1 Nov 2026, 00:00 GMT → 4 Nov 2026, 22:00 GMT
TAXITRAK UNIFORM CLSD NORTH OF PROTECTIVE ACFT SHELTER (PAS) 14 TO THE RWY.
For this airfield

Published validity: the dates above describe when the notice applies, not continuous flying.

Notice wording:
TAXITRAK UNIFORM CLSD NORTH OF PROTECTIVE ACFT SHELTER (PAS) 14 TO THE RWY.

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Other aviation notice · Q0146/26
1 Nov 2026, 00:00 GMT → 31 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT
PROTECTIVE AIRCRAFT SHELTER (PAS) 37, 40, 41, AND 42 CLOSED
For this airfield

Published validity: the dates above describe when the notice applies, not continuous flying.

Notice wording:
PROTECTIVE AIRCRAFT SHELTER (PAS) 37, 40, 41, AND 42 CLOSED

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Other aviation notice · Q0183/26
1 Nov 2026, 00:00 GMT → 8 Dec 2026, 17:00 GMT
TWY BRAVO CLSD BTN HARDSTAND 17 AND HARDSTAND 18 DUE WIP. CAUTION: NON-ILLUMINATED LOW-PROFILE BARRICADES SITE…
Notice area centre · 4.4 miles from base

Published validity: the dates above describe when the notice applies, not continuous flying.

Notice wording:
TWY BRAVO CLSD BTN HARDSTAND 17 AND HARDSTAND 18 DUE WIP. CAUTION: NON-ILLUMINATED LOW-PROFILE BARRICADES SITED.

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Other aviation notice · Q0188/26
1 Nov 2026, 00:00 GMT → 3 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
TWY CHARLIE NORTH RESTRICTED TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN LESS THAN 43FT. ACFT MUST TAXI OFF CL WITH WING WALKERS.
Notice area centre · 4.4 miles from base

Published validity: the dates above describe when the notice applies, not continuous flying.

Notice wording:
TWY CHARLIE NORTH RESTRICTED TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN LESS THAN 43FT. ACFT MUST TAXI OFF CL WITH WING WALKERS.

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Other aviation notice · Q0232/26
1 Nov 2026, 00:28 GMT → 27 Nov 2026, 21:00 GMT
UNLIT BARRICADES LOCATED TO THE EAST OF VICTOR RAMP
For this airfield

Published validity: the dates above describe when the notice applies, not continuous flying.

Notice wording:
UNLIT BARRICADES LOCATED TO THE EAST OF VICTOR RAMP

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Other aviation notice · Q0267/26
1 Nov 2026, 01:39 GMT → 15 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
FIXED MET STATION 19 FOR RWY 10 OUT OF SERVICE
Notice area centre · 4.4 miles from base

Published validity: the dates above describe when the notice applies, not continuous flying.

Notice wording:
FIXED MET STATION 19 FOR RWY 10 OUT OF SERVICE

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Routine technical notice · Q0273/26
1 Nov 2026, 02:03 GMT → 10 Nov 2026, 22:00 GMT
TACAN CHECKPOINT SIGN AT POINT 4 NORTH U/S
For this airfield

Published validity: the dates above describe when the notice applies, not continuous flying.

Notice wording:
TACAN CHECKPOINT SIGN AT POINT 4 NORTH U/S

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Other aviation notice · Q0281/26
1 Nov 2026, 02:30 GMT → 4 Nov 2026, 21:00 GMT
CAUTION: OPEN TRENCH IN THE INFIELD NEAR PROTECTED ACFT SHELTER 6004
For this airfield

Published validity: the dates above describe when the notice applies, not continuous flying.

Notice wording:
CAUTION: OPEN TRENCH IN THE INFIELD NEAR PROTECTED ACFT SHELTER 6004

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Other aviation notice · Q0301/26
1 Nov 2026, 22:41 GMT → 2 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
RWY 10/28 SFC COND: CONCRETE-WET ASPHALT-WET WITH LESS THAN 1/10TH INCH STANDING WATER.
Notice area centre · 4.4 miles from base

Published validity: the dates above describe when the notice applies, not continuous flying.

Notice wording:
RWY 10/28 SFC COND: CONCRETE-WET ASPHALT-WET WITH LESS THAN 1/10TH INCH STANDING WATER.

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Other aviation notice · Q0196/26
2 Nov 2026, 05:00 GMT → 31 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT
TAXITRAK SIERRA LTD TO DAYTIME USE ONLY BTN TAXITRAK VICTOR AND SOUTHEAST ARM/DEARM PAD (POINT4) DUE ALL TWY L…
For this airfield

Published validity: the dates above describe when the notice applies, not continuous flying.

Notice wording:
TAXITRAK SIERRA LTD TO DAYTIME USE ONLY BTN TAXITRAK VICTOR AND SOUTHEAST ARM/DEARM PAD (POINT4) DUE ALL TWY LIGHTS U/S.

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Other aviation notice · Q0197/26
2 Nov 2026, 05:00 GMT → 17 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT
TAXITRAK SIERRA CLSD FROM YANKEE SOUTH TO ROMEO NORTH.
For this airfield

Published validity: the dates above describe when the notice applies, not continuous flying.

Notice wording:
TAXITRAK SIERRA CLSD FROM YANKEE SOUTH TO ROMEO NORTH.

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Other aviation notice · Q0302/26
2 Nov 2026, 07:15 GMT → 11 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
RFFS CAPABILITY RED, 02 VEHICLES/6000 GALLONS OF AGENT REDUCING THE LVL OF SER. RFFS IS A REDUCED LEVEL OF SER…
Notice area centre · 4.4 miles from base

Published validity: the dates above describe when the notice applies, not continuous flying.

Notice wording:
RFFS CAPABILITY RED, 02 VEHICLES/6000 GALLONS OF AGENT REDUCING THE LVL OF SER. RFFS IS A REDUCED LEVEL OF SER FOR NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) CAT 8 (KC-135, C-17,KC-46, B-1, B-2, B-52, 767). NFPA CAT 9 (KC-10, E-4, MD-11,747,777, VC-25) AND NFPA CAT 10 (C5, 787-8I) ARE AT REDUCED LVL OF SER. NFPA CAT 7 (RC-135, CV-22, C-130) REMAIN OPTIMUM LEVEL OF SER.

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Other aviation notice · Q0303/26
2 Nov 2026, 07:34 GMT → 1 Jan 2027, 12:30 GMT
PROTECTIVE ACFT SHELTER (PAS) 22 TOW OPERATIONS ONLY
For this airfield

Published validity: the dates above describe when the notice applies, not continuous flying.

Notice wording:
PROTECTIVE ACFT SHELTER (PAS) 22 TOW OPERATIONS ONLY

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Other aviation notice · Q0304/26
2 Nov 2026, 07:58 GMT → 2 Nov 2026, 22:00 GMT
RWY 05/23 SFC COND CONCRETE WET ASPHALT WET, NO STANDING WATER.
For this airfield

Published validity: the dates above describe when the notice applies, not continuous flying.

Notice wording:
RWY 05/23 SFC COND CONCRETE WET ASPHALT WET, NO STANDING WATER.

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Other aviation notice · Q0313/26
2 Nov 2026, 12:44 GMT → 13 Nov 2026, 22:00 GMT
PROTECTIVE AIRCRAFT SHELTER (PAS) 1,2,3,4,5,6.7,8 RESTRICTED TO TOW OPS USING WING WALKERS.
For this airfield

Published validity: the dates above describe when the notice applies, not continuous flying.

Notice wording:
PROTECTIVE AIRCRAFT SHELTER (PAS) 1,2,3,4,5,6.7,8 RESTRICTED TO TOW OPS USING WING WALKERS.

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Temporary obstacle · Q0314/26
2 Nov 2026, 12:53 GMT → 6 Nov 2026, 19:00 GMT
CRANE OPR PSN 522923N 0004752E (55839 FT NORTHEAST OF LAKENHEATH RWY 05/23 CL) MAX HGT 106 FT AGL, 212 FT AMSL…
For this airfield

Published validity: the dates above describe when the notice applies, not continuous flying.

Source schedule (UTC): 0700-1900

Notice wording:
CRANE OPR PSN 522923N 0004752E (55839 FT NORTHEAST OF LAKENHEATH RWY 05/23 CL) MAX HGT 106 FT AGL, 212 FT AMSL.

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Other aviation notice · Q0315/26
2 Nov 2026, 12:55 GMT → 17 Dec 2026, 22:00 GMT
CORRECTION TO AREA PLANNING 2 FLIGHT PUBLICATIONS: PROTECTIVE ACFT SHELTER (PAS) 20, 34, 35, AND 36 ARE OPEN F…
For this airfield

Published validity: the dates above describe when the notice applies, not continuous flying.

Notice wording:
CORRECTION TO AREA PLANNING 2 FLIGHT PUBLICATIONS: PROTECTIVE ACFT SHELTER (PAS) 20, 34, 35, AND 36 ARE OPEN FOR ACFT OPERATIONS.

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Other aviation notice · Q0318/26
2 Nov 2026, 14:16 GMT → 2 Jan 2027, 23:59 GMT
OBST LGT U/S PSN 522201.6N 0002817.7E (MILDENHALL AD, BULIDING 539) 54FT AGL, 80FT AMSL.
Notice area centre · 5.0 miles from base

Published validity: the dates above describe when the notice applies, not continuous flying.

Notice wording:
OBST LGT U/S PSN 522201.6N 0002817.7E (MILDENHALL AD, BULIDING 539) 54FT AGL, 80FT AMSL.

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Temporary obstacle · Q0086/26
3 Nov 2026, 09:00 GMT → 6 Nov 2026, 16:30 GMT
CRANE OPR PSN 522216.16N 0002837.29E (2768FT FM RWY 10/28 CENTERLINE, MILDENHALL AD) MAX HGT 94FT AGL/ 112FT A…
Notice area centre · 4.4 miles from base

Published validity: the dates above describe when the notice applies, not continuous flying.

Source schedule (UTC): 0900-1630

Notice wording:
CRANE OPR PSN 522216.16N 0002837.29E (2768FT FM RWY 10/28 CENTERLINE, MILDENHALL AD) MAX HGT 94FT AGL/ 112FT AMSL

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Other aviation notice · Q0181/26
6 Nov 2026, 05:00 GMT → 6 Nov 2026, 21:00 GMT
CAUTION: VICTOR RAMP INCLUDING TWY VICTOR CLSD TO NON-PARTICIPATING ACFT AND VEHICLES.
For this airfield

Published validity: the dates above describe when the notice applies, not continuous flying.

Notice wording:
CAUTION: VICTOR RAMP INCLUDING TWY VICTOR CLSD TO NON-PARTICIPATING ACFT AND VEHICLES.

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Published airfield operating hours · Q0316/26
6 Nov 2026, 06:00 GMT → 6 Nov 2026, 18:00 GMT
AD OPEN FOR OFFICIAL BUSINESS ONLY
For this airfield

Published validity: the dates above describe when the notice applies, not continuous flying.

Notice wording:
AD OPEN FOR OFFICIAL BUSINESS ONLY

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Other aviation notice · Q0157/26
9 Nov 2026, 10:30 GMT → 9 Nov 2026, 22:30 GMT
CAUTION: HEL FAST ROPE OPS IN PROGRESS IN FOSS HEL LANDING ZONE LOCATED IN GRASSY AREA OF TWY ALPHA AND DELTA.…
Notice area centre · 4.4 miles from base

Published validity: the dates above describe when the notice applies, not continuous flying.

Notice wording:
CAUTION: HEL FAST ROPE OPS IN PROGRESS IN FOSS HEL LANDING ZONE LOCATED IN GRASSY AREA OF TWY ALPHA AND DELTA. ACFT MAY NOT UTILIZE TWY ALPHA BTN THE HAMMERHEAD AND AIR MOBILITY COMMAND RAMP WHEN AIRBORNE OPS AT FOSS ARE IN PROGRES. SIMULTANEOUS NON-352 SPECIAL OPS WING ACFT ARR OR DEP OPS TO THE RWY AND FOSS ARE AUTHORIZED.

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Looking out from Lakenheath

Weather forecast

MET Norway forecast
Not an airfield observation

Forecast for Monday 2 Nov, 20:00 GMT

Sky

Partly cloudy skies forecast

Around 60% total cloud cover. Low-level cloud cover around 53%.

This describes cloud coverage, not its height above the airfield.

Wind

11 mph forecast

Northerly wind. Sustained wind speed; gust information is not supplied.

Temperature and rain

9.2°C forecast

0 mm precipitation over 1 hour from 20:00.

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Forecast issued
2 Nov 2026, 19:17 GMT
Last successful check
2 Nov 2026, 19:45 GMT
Cloud cover by layer
Low 53.1% · Middle 23.4% · High 0%. Layers can overlap.

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About RAF Lakenheath

RAF Lakenheath is home to the US Air Force 48th Fighter Wing, also known as the Liberty Wing. Its aircraft include the F-15E Strike Eagle and F-35A Lightning II, giving the airfield a distinctive fast-jet character.

Official airfield information

Aircraft associated with Lakenheath

F-15E Strike Eagle and F-35A Lightning II

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