Satellite and aerial maps of Acklington with nearby locations
| Nearby locations | Km | Bearing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Druridge Bay , England | 4.4 | 089 | GB0923 |
| Eshott airfield , England | 5.8 | 246 | EG18 |
| RAF Boulmer , England | 13.5 | 008 | EGQM |
 Blyth , England | 19.6 | 157 | |
| Blyth Shipbuilders , England | 20.6 | 156 | |
 Cramlington Hospital , England | 25.4 | 170 | NSECH |
Acklington |
1938 to 1972 | ||
| 55° 18' 0'' N 1° 38' 0'' W | ||
| 2.5nm SW of Amble, Alnwick, Northumberland, England | ||
| ICAO: | IATA: | |
| Elevation: 120 feet | ||
Originally used ICAO code EGQA before it was re-assigned to RAF Tain ranges. 
List of units at Acklington |
| Years | Unit | |
|---|---|---|
| 1968/69 | 18 Squadron | Wessex, |
| 1964/72 | 202 Squadron | Whirlwind, |
| 1959/64 | 228 Squadron | Whirlwind, Whirlwind, Whirlwind, Type 171 Sycamore, |
| 1957/59 | 275 Squadron | Whirlwind, Whirlwind, Type 171 Sycamore, |
List of aircraft and events at Acklington |
| Dates | Org/Type | Unit | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959-sep-19 | Battle of Britain Day air show | 275 Squadron | HAR.4 | XJ430 | |||
| 1961-aug-05 | RAF | HAR.2 | XL113 | ||||
| 1962-sep-15 | Battle of Britain Day air show | 228 Squadron | HAR.4 | XD184 | |||
| 1963-sep-14 | Battle of Britain Day air show | 228 Squadron | HAR.4 | XJ724 | |||
| 1968-feb-15 | 72 Squadron | HC.2 | XV722 | ||||
