Satellite and aerial maps of RAF Spadeadam with nearby locations
| Nearby locations | Km | Bearing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle / Crosby , England | 17.8 | 234 | EGNC |
| Carlisle , England | 27.4 | 244 | |
 Cumberland Infirmary , England | 28.4 | 238 | EGB67 |
| Alston Moor , England | 31.7 | 161 | |
| Redesdale , England | 34.2 | 034 | EGO65 |
| Otterburn , England | 36.5 | 045 | EGO60 |
RAF Spadeadam |
1957 to present | ||
| 55° 1' 53'' N 2° 34' 54'' W | ||
| Berry Hill, Spadeadam, Cumbria, England | ||
| ICAO: EGOM | IATA: | |
| Elevation: 937 feet | ||
This large moorland site was originally opened in the late 1950s as part of Britains Ballistic Missile test programme. In 1972 it became part of the Proof and Experimental Establishment for instrumentation and testing.
In 1976 the site was re-purposed as an RAF station and operated as a joint electronic warfare facility with US forces. In 2000, sole operation by the RAF was assumed.
In 1976 the site was re-purposed as an RAF station and operated as a joint electronic warfare facility with US forces. In 2000, sole operation by the RAF was assumed.
List of units at RAF Spadeadam |
| Years | Unit | |
|---|---|---|
| 1972/76 | P&EE | |
Operations at RAF Spadeadam |
| Dates | Operation | |
|---|---|---|
| 15-may-23 | Tac Blaze 23-1 | |
| 21-sep-09 | 02-oct-09 | Tac Blaze 09-2 |
List of aircraft and events at RAF Spadeadam |
By Date | By Serial | By Model
| Type | Serial | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| HH-60G | 92-26471 | 15sep22 |
| CH-47D | D-101 | 21sep09 |
| TTH | MM81565 | 13oct22 |
| AH-64D | Q-14 | 21sep09 |
| AH-64D | Q-18 | 21sep09 |
| AH-64D | Q-25 | 21sep09 |
| AS532U2 | S-457 | 21sep09 |
| AS532U2 | S-458 | 21sep09 |
| AS532U2 | S-459 | 21sep09 |
| HAS7 | XN387 | jun93 |
| AH.1 | XW851 / CH | 26oct04 |
| AH.1 | ZA776 | 19dec11 |
| CH-47D | ZD983 | 27sep19 |
| AH9 | ZG885 | 01may04 19dec11 |
| WAH-64 | ZJ218 | 08jun06 |
| WAH-64 | ZJ230 | 08jun06 |
