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RRH Mount Kent

RRH Mount Kent is an active military air base in the United Kingdom, operated by the Royal Air Force. Home to British Forces South Atlantic Islands, flying F-35 Lightning II.

Facility Details

Aircraft Based Here
F-35 Lightning II profile drawing F-35 Lightning II Combat Aircraft
Map
Map of RRH Mount Kent

51.6735°S, 58.1130°W · 458 m elevation

Summary
Operating Country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Location🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Operating OrganizationRoyal Air Force
Units
British Forces South Atlantic Islands
Location & Technical Details
Elevation458 m (1,503 ft)
Nearby Bases
  1. 172 km RRH Byron Heights
  2. 179 km RRH Mount Alice No. 751 Signals Unit RAF
Related
All Military Air Bases United Kingdom Air Bases
Operating forces
🇬🇧 United Kingdom Royal Air Force
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RAF Ascension Island RAF Gibraltar RAF Khormaksar RAF Habilayn RAF Gambut

Description

Mount Kent is a hill on East Falkland, Falkland Islands. Its summit is occupied by the Remote Radar Head (RRH) Mount Kent, operated by the British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI). This installation is part of an early warning and airspace control network that also includes RRH Mount Alice and RRH Byron Heights on West Falkland. The area saw military action during the Falklands War, specifically during the Assault on Mount Kent, which was part of the Battle of Mount Harriet. Some parts of the location remain mined from that conflict.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: F-35 Lightning II