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RNAS Yeovilton (HMS Heron)

RNAS Yeovilton (also HMS Heron; ICAO EGDY) is an active military air base in the United Kingdom, operated by the Fleet Air Arm. It has 2 runways (longest 2,292 m). Home to the 815 Naval Air Squadron, the 825 Naval Air Squadron, the 845 Naval Air Squadron, the 846 Naval Air Squadron and 7 other units, flying AW159, AW101.

Facility Details

Aircraft Based Here
AW101 profile drawing AW101 Military Helicopters Commando Helicopter Force AW159 profile drawing AW159 Military Helicopters 815 Naval Air Squadron
Map
Map of RNAS Yeovilton

51.0086°N, 2.6378°W · 23 m elevation

Summary
Operating Country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Location🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Year built1939
Operating OrganizationFleet Air Arm
Units
815 Naval Air Squadron825 Naval Air Squadron845 Naval Air Squadron846 Naval Air Squadron847 Naval Air Squadron727 Naval Air SquadronNo. 651 Squadron AACNo. 652 Squadron AACNo. 659 Squadron AACNo. 661 Squadron AACCommando Helicopter Force
Location & Technical Details
Elevation23 m (75 ft)
IATA codeYEO
ICAO codeEGDY
Runways
08/26 · 2,292 m (7,520 ft) · Concrete04/22 · 1,463 m (4,800 ft) · Concrete
Nearby Bases
  1. 22 km RNAS Merryfield
  2. 50 km Keevil Airfield aircraft from RAF Brize Norton
  3. 64 km MOD Boscombe Down Aircraft Test and Evaluation Centre
  4. 68 km Upavon Airfield Inactive Central Flying School
  5. 71 km MOD St. Athan University of Wales Air Squadron
  6. 76 km Middle Wallop Flying Station 2 (Training) Regiment AAC
Related
All Military Air Bases United Kingdom Air Bases
Operating forces
🇬🇧 United Kingdom Royal Air Force
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Description

Established in 1939, RNAS Yeovilton, also known as HMS Heron, is a military airbase located in the United Kingdom. Operated by the Fleet Air Arm, it functions as one of the Royal Navy's two active main airbases alongside RNAS Culdrose.

The installation hosts multiple Fleet Air Arm units, specifically 727, 815, 825, 845, 846, and 847 Naval Air Squadrons. It also accommodates Army Air Corps (AAC) units, including No. 651, No. 652, No. 659, and No. 661 Squadrons.

Aircraft based at the facility include AW101 helicopters operated by the Commando Helicopter Force. 815 and 825 Naval Air Squadrons operate AW159 helicopters, and the Army Air Corps units operate Wildcat AH1 helicopters.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 212026 Updated Cleaned up the resident unit list of this air base
  2. AUG 142026 Updated Page description written
  3. AUG 142026 Created Page created: RNAS Yeovilton