Satellite and aerial maps of Aldergrove with nearby locations
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| Nearby locations | Km | Bearing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSNI Aldergrove , Northern Ireland | 0.5 | 202 | |
| Langford Lodge , Northern Ireland | 5.8 | 236 | EGAL |
 Antrim Area Hospital , Northern Ireland | 9.4 | 014 | EGA24 |
| Divis , Northern Ireland | 14.1 | 108 | |
| Musgrave Park Hospital , Northern Ireland | 18.3 | 120 | EGA69 |
| Royal Victoria Hospital , Northern Ireland | 18.5 | 110 |
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. 
List of units at Aldergrove |
| Years | Unit | |
|---|---|---|
| 2008- | 651 Squadron | Lynx, |
| 1993- | 5 REGT | |
| 1993/94 | 707 NAS | Sea King HC.4, |
| 1992/09 | 230 Squadron | SA330 Puma, |
| 1991- | 655 Sq | Lynx, SA341B Gazelle AH.1, Scout, |
| 1986- | 665 Squadron | Lynx, SA341B Gazelle AH.1, |
| 1982/83 | 659 Squadron | Scout, |
| 1981/02 | 72 Squadron | SA330 Puma, Wessex, |
| 1977 | 652 Squadron | Scout, |
| 1977 | 659 Squadron | Scout, |
| 1976/77 | 3 CBAS | SA341B Gazelle AH.1, Scout, |
| 1976 | 659 Squadron | Scout, |
| 1969/77 | 653 Squadron | |
| 1959/62 | 118 Squadron | Type 171 Sycamore, |
| 1957/59 | 275 Squadron | Whirlwind, Whirlwind, Type 171 Sycamore, |
Operations at Aldergrove |
| Dates | Operation | |
|---|---|---|
| 01-aug-69 | 31-jul-07 | Operation Banner |
| 01-dec-56 | The Border Campaign | |
