RNAS Predannack (Predannack Airfield)
RNAS Predannack (also Predannack Airfield; ICAO EGDO) is an active military air base in the United Kingdom, operated by the Fleet Air Arm. It has 4 runways (longest 1,821 m). Home to Royal Naval School of Flight Deck Operations (fire-training area).
Facility Details
| Operating Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Location | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Military only |
| Year built | 1940 |
| Operating Organization | Fleet Air Arm |
| Units & aircraft |
Royal Naval School of Flight Deck Operations (fire-training area)
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| Coordinates | 49.9992°N, -5.2306°E |
| Elevation | 90 m (295 ft) |
| ICAO code | EGDO |
| Runways |
18/36 · 1,405 m (4,610 ft) · Asphalt13/31 · 884 m (2,900 ft) · Asphalt09/27 · 1,309 m (4,295 ft) · Asphalt05/23 · 1,821 m (5,974 ft) · Asphalt
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Description
RNAS Predannack, also known as Predannack Airfield, is an active military facility in the United Kingdom. Established in 1940 and owned by the Ministry of Defence, it is operated by the Fleet Air Arm.
The installation is a satellite airfield and relief landing ground for RNAS Culdrose. RNAS Predannack does not maintain a permanently based flying squadron but remains available 24 hours a day for high-workload helicopter sorties.
Infrastructure at the site includes a fire-training area utilized by the Royal Naval School of Flight Deck Operations. The airfield also operates as a National Drone Hub for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) trials.
- AUG 142026 Updated Page description written
- AUG 142026 Created Page created: RNAS Predannack