Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, Royal Navy air base in Yeovilton, England.
RNAS Yeovilton spans across extensive grounds with two concrete runways measuring 14,797 and 27,580 feet in length, supporting naval aviation operations.
The construction of RNAS Yeovilton commenced in 1939 when the Admiralty Air Division acquired the land, with the main runway completed in 1941.
The Fleet Air Arm Museum at RNAS Yeovilton displays naval aviation artifacts and aircraft, educating visitors about British maritime air power.
The base operates Monday through Thursday from 0900 to 1530 and Friday from 0900 to 1300 Zulu time, requiring prior permission for all flights.
RNAS Yeovilton houses both Royal Navy Wildcat HMA2 helicopters and Commando Helicopter Force Merlin aircraft under one operational command.
Location: Yeovilton
Website: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/our-organisation/bases-and-stations/air-stations/rnas-yeovilton
Operator: Royal Navy
Website: https://royalnavy.mod.uk/our-organisation/bases-and-stations/air-stations/rnas-yeovilton
GPS coordinates: 51.00944,-2.63889
Latest update: September 23, 2025 13:17
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