RRH Benbecula, Military radar station in North Uist, Scotland
The Royal Air Force operates this radar facility at Cleitreabhal a'Deas, equipped with advanced Lockheed Martin AN/TPS-77 tracking systems for air surveillance.
The radar station, established in 1980, evolved from RAF Benbecula which served as a military airfield for North Atlantic patrols during World War II.
The facility stands among the traditional Gaelic communities of North Uist, where military installations intersect with agricultural landscapes and ancient settlements.
The radar station maintains continuous operations under RAF command, contributing data to the UK Air Surveillance And Control System based at RAF Boulmer.
Wind farm developers funded the installation of new radar systems in 2015 to prevent interference between wind turbines and air defense capabilities.
Location: Outer Hebrides
GPS coordinates: 57.47556,-7.37028
Latest update: March 8, 2025 02:15
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