RNAS Hatston, Royal Naval Air Station in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland
The military airfield spans across extensive grounds one mile northwest of Kirkwall, featuring multiple asphalt-surfaced runways built for naval aircraft operations.
Established in 1934 and commissioned in 1939, RNAS Hatston played a central role during World War II as a base for Fleet Air Arm squadrons.
The streets in the area bear names connected to naval aviation, such as Sparrowhawk Road and Swordfish Road, preserving the military heritage.
The former airfield location, marked by coordinates 58.9922 latitude and -2.97639 longitude, has been transformed into an industrial estate near Kirkwall.
RNAS Hatston contained the first asphalt-surfaced runways in Britain, setting a new standard for military airfield construction in the country.
Location: Orkney Islands
GPS coordinates: 58.99220,-2.97639
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:16
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