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RRH Byron Heights

RRH Byron Heights is an active military air base in the United Kingdom, operated by the Royal Air Force.

Facility Details

Map
Map of RRH Byron Heights

51.4247°S, 60.5647°W · 497 m elevation

Summary
Operating Country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Location🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Operating OrganizationRoyal Air Force
Location & Technical Details
Elevation497 m (1,631 ft)
Nearby Bases
  1. 81 km RRH Mount Alice No. 751 Signals Unit RAF
  2. 172 km RRH Mount Kent British Forces South Atlantic Islands
Related
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Operating forces
🇬🇧 United Kingdom Royal Air Force
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Description

Byron Heights is a mountain located at the northwest extremity of West Falkland, Falkland Islands. The summit is occupied by RRH Byron Heights (Remote Radar Head Byron Heights), which is operated by the British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI). This facility functions as a component of an early warning and airspace control network. The network also includes RRH Mount Alice on West Falkland and RRH Mount Kent on East Falkland.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 142026 Verified Checked for based aircraft: none, the site is a remote radar head on West Falkland