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 8 other units, flying AW101, AW159.
Facility Details
| Operating Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Location | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Military only |
| Year built | 1939 |
| Operating Organization | Fleet Air Arm |
| Units & aircraft |
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 · AW101815 Naval Air Squadron / 825 Naval Air Squadron · AW159
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| Coordinates | 51.0086°N, -2.6378°E |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) |
| IATA code | YEO |
| ICAO code | EGDY |
| Runways |
08/26 · 2,292 m (7,520 ft) · Concrete04/22 · 1,463 m (4,800 ft) · Concrete
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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.
- AUG 142026 Updated Page description written
- AUG 142026 Created Page created: RNAS Yeovilton