Satellite and aerial maps of Hawkinge with nearby locations
| Nearby locations | Km | Bearing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shorncliffe , England | 3.6 | 193 | |
 Dover WD , England | 11.9 | 089 | GBDVR |
| Dover CG , England | 13.6 | 079 | |
 William Harvey Hospital , England | 16.8 | 282 | EGA39 |
| Each End , England | 21.5 | 030 | |
| Lydd , England | 22.7 | 220 | EGMD |
Hawkinge |
1915 to 1961 | ||
| 51° 6' 38.25'' N 1° 9' 3.5'' E | ||
| Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, England | ||
| ICAO: | IATA: | |
| Elevation: 535 feet | ||
Opened in 1915 and used as a jumping off point to ferry aircraft to France for the Royal Flying Corps.
After serving with distinction during WWII, the RAF station closed on 8 Dec 1961. The Ministry of Defence sold the site on 9 Jul 1964. In Jun 1968, the aerodrome was restored for use in the film Battle of Britain.
The site has now largely been built over and an area to the N has been preserved by the Kent Battle of Britain Museum Trust. The location marker lies on the old H target for helicopter landings.
After serving with distinction during WWII, the RAF station closed on 8 Dec 1961. The Ministry of Defence sold the site on 9 Jul 1964. In Jun 1968, the aerodrome was restored for use in the film Battle of Britain.
The site has now largely been built over and an area to the N has been preserved by the Kent Battle of Britain Museum Trust. The location marker lies on the old H target for helicopter landings.
