Satellite and aerial maps of Pendine Sands with nearby locations
| Nearby locations | Km | Bearing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berthlwyd Farm , Wales | 11.8 | 346 | |
| Pembrey , Wales | 14.8 | 104 | EGFP |
 Carmarthen Hospital , Wales | 21.6 | 049 | |
| Pont Henri , Wales | 21.8 | 085 | |
| Manorbier , Wales | 21.8 | 236 | |
| Llanelli Dafen , Wales | 28.0 | 100 | GBDAF |
Pendine Sands |
1940 to present | ||
| 51° 44' 50'' N 4° 31' 4.3'' W | ||
| Llanmiloe, Tenby, Carmarthenshire, Wales | ||
| ICAO: | IATA: | |
| Elevation: 50 feet | ||
Small helipad to support the range (to the south).
Coastal location, combined with extensive sand flats, large tidal range, plus adjacent Maritime Danger Area and lying within UK Danger Area EG_D115 airspace, enables this site to test a variety of weapons and other systems.
Coastal location, combined with extensive sand flats, large tidal range, plus adjacent Maritime Danger Area and lying within UK Danger Area EG_D115 airspace, enables this site to test a variety of weapons and other systems.
List of aircraft and events at Pendine Sands |
| Dates | Org/Type | Unit | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-dec-09 | Ministry of Defence (MoD) | HAS.1 | XL728 | ||||
| 1986 | HMG | S-61D-1 | XV373 | ||||
| 1988-feb | G I Airframe | Royal Aerospace Establishment /19-VL | HAS.1 | XM926 | |||
| 1990 | G I Airframe | Ministry of Defence (MoD) | HAR.4 | XJ411 | |||
| 1991 | Ministry of Defence (MoD) | HC.2 | XM299 | ||||
