Belfast International Airport

Belfast , County Antrim , Northern Ireland

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Satellite and aerial maps of Aldergrove with nearby locations

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Nearby locationsKmBearing
PSNI Aldergrove , Northern Ireland 0.5202
Langford Lodge , Northern Ireland 5.8236EGAL
Antrim Area Hospital , Northern Ireland 9.4014EGA24
Divis , Northern Ireland 14.1108
Musgrave Park Hospital , Northern Ireland 18.3120EGA69
Royal Victoria Hospital , Northern Ireland 18.5110



  Aldergrove


1918 to present

54° 39' 8'' N     6° 13' 30'' W
11.5 nm NW of Belfast, Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
ICAO: EGAA IATA: BFS
Elevation: 267 feet


On 20 Sep 2009, the RAF ensign was lowered for the final time on the military (south) side and RAF Aldergrove became Joint Helicopter Command Flying Station Aldergrove.



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  List of units at Aldergrove




Years Unit
2008-    651 SquadronLynx,
1993-    5 REGT
1993/94707 NASSea King HC.4,
1992/09230 SquadronSA330 Puma,
1991-    655 SqLynx, SA341B Gazelle AH.1, Scout,
1986-    665 SquadronLynx, SA341B Gazelle AH.1,
1982/83659 SquadronScout,
1981/0272 SquadronSA330 Puma, Wessex,
1977652 SquadronScout,
1977659 SquadronScout,
1976/773 CBASSA341B Gazelle AH.1, Scout,
1976659 SquadronScout,
1969/77653 Squadron
1959/62118 SquadronType 171 Sycamore,
1957/59275 SquadronWhirlwind, Whirlwind, Type 171 Sycamore,



  Operations at Aldergrove


Dates Operation
01-aug-6931-jul-07 Operation Banner
01-dec-56 The Border Campaign






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