Satellite and aerial maps of RAF Tain with nearby locations
| Nearby locations | Km | Bearing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dornoch , Scotland | 6.2 | 321 | |
| Nigg , Scotland | 15.2 | 194 | |
 Lawson Memorial - Night , Scotland | 16.1 | 354 | |
 Cromarty Firth , Scotland | 18.2 | 209 | GBCRN |
| Invergordon , Scotland | 20.1 | 218 | GBIVG |
| Kinloss , Scotland | 30.7 | 129 | EGQK |
RAF Tain |
1941 to present | ||
| 57° 49' 32'' N 3° 57' 31'' W | ||
| Balcherry, Fendom, Highlands and Islands, Scotland | ||
| ICAO: EGQA | IATA: | |
| Elevation: 14 feet | ||
Although only officially opened in 1941, flying had begun as early as 1938. Operational flying at RAF Tain ceased in 1946 and the site was turned over to become one of the largest Air Weapons Ranges in the UK.
Small helipad to support the range on southern side of the Dornoch Firth, within Danger Area EG_D703 airspace.
Small helipad to support the range on southern side of the Dornoch Firth, within Danger Area EG_D703 airspace.
Operations at RAF Tain |
| Dates | Operation | |
|---|---|---|
| 23-apr-18 | 05-may-18 | Exercise Joint Warrior 18-1 |
| 11-apr-16 | 23-apr-16 | Exercise Joint Warrior 16-1 |
List of aircraft and events at RAF Tain |
By Date | By Serial | By Model
| Type | Serial | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| AH.1 | XX435 | 13sep05 |
| AH.1 | ZZ521 | 25nov20 |
| CH-47D | ZH892 | 14feb07 |
| EC135T1 | G-SASA | 07aug06 |
| HH-60G | 89-26205 | 13apr16 |
| HH-60G | 89-26208 | 23apr13 12apr16 |
| HH-60G | 89-26212 | 14apr16 |
| MH-60S | 165774 | 04apr19 |
| MH-60S | 166338 | 04apr19 |
| MH-60S | 166349 | 25apr18 |
| MH-60S | 168542 | 30sep18 |
