RNAS Culdrose (HMS Seahawk)
RNAS Culdrose (also HMS Seahawk; ICAO EGDR) is an active military air base in the United Kingdom, operated by the Fleet Air Arm. It has 3 runways (longest 1,829 m). Home to the 750 Naval Air Squadron, the 814 Naval Air Squadron, the 820 Naval Air Squadron, the 824 Naval Air Squadron, flying AW101.
Facility Details
| Operating Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Location | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Military only |
| Year built | 1947 |
| Operating Organization | Fleet Air Arm |
| Units & aircraft |
| Coordinates | 50.0861°N, -5.2558°E |
| Elevation | 82 m (269 ft) |
| ICAO code | EGDR |
| Runways |
11/29 · 1,829 m (6,001 ft) · Asphalt18/36 · 1,055 m (3,461 ft) · Asphalt06/24 · 1,045 m (3,428 ft) · Asphalt
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Description
RNAS Culdrose, also designated as HMS Seahawk, is a military airbase located in the United Kingdom. Established in 1947, the facility is active and operated by the Fleet Air Arm. The installation functions as a large helicopter base and houses the Merlin Helicopter Force, designated for anti-submarine warfare operations.
The base hosts four Fleet Air Arm units: 750 Naval Air Squadron, 814 Naval Air Squadron, 820 Naval Air Squadron, and 824 Naval Air Squadron. RNAS Culdrose supports AW101 helicopters, with aircraft of this type specifically operated by 814 Naval Air Squadron.
- AUG 142026 Updated Page description written
- AUG 142026 Created Page created: RNAS Culdrose