Palace Barracks 
Satellite and aerial maps of Palace Barracks with nearby locations
| Nearby locations | Km | Bearing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast City / Sydenham , Northern Ireland | 1.9 | 247 | EGAC |
 Belfast Harbour , Northern Ireland | 3.9 | 256 | GBBEL |
 Harland and Wolff , Northern Ireland | 4.2 | 242 | |
 Crumlin Road Gaol , Northern Ireland | 6.7 | 254 | |
 Royal Victoria Hospital , Northern Ireland | 8.1 | 244 | |
| Crawfordsburn , Northern Ireland | 8.5 | 062 |
Palace Barracks |
1886 to present | ||
| 54° 37' 32.5'' N 5° 50' 34.5'' W | ||
| Holywood, Belfast, County Down, Northern Ireland | ||
| ICAO: | IATA: | Local: P012 |
| Elevation: 100 feet | ||
The UK War Office acquired an exisiting Bishops palace in 1886, possibly as a counter to civil unrest brought about by the defeat of Gladstones first Home Rule Bill for Ireland in the House of Commons.
During Operation Banner, it provided a central Belfast base for support of policing and surveillance operations and was known as P012.
During Operation Banner, it provided a central Belfast base for support of policing and surveillance operations and was known as P012.
List of aircraft and events at Palace Barracks |
| Dates | Org/Type | Unit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-mar-31 | AAC | AH.1 | ZA766 |
