RAF Spadeadam

RAF Spadeadam This is the official page of Royal Air Force Spadeadam, a station of the Royal Air Force and home to

Royal Air Force Spadeadam is the only facility in Britain where aircrews can practise manoeuvres and tactics against the variety of threats and targets that they face in contemporary warfare. This fascinating facility attracts aircraft from the Royal Air Force, the Army, the Royal Navy and NATO Forces. The survival of aircrews conducting missions over hostile territory and the soldiers on the ground who depend on air support are affected by the training provided by Royal Air Force Spadeadam.

12/05/2026

Fire

Earlier today, a fire broke out within the boundary of RAF Spadeadam.

The Fire crew from RAF Spadeadam attended, and requested back up from the local authority, which arrived quickly.

There was no risk to personnel on the base.

20/03/2026

Viewing area

RAF Spadeadam does not have an official viewing area around the Station. Whilst the roads surrounding the base are public roads, the land either side is Ministry of Defence land. If you choose to park, you may be asked to move, to allow Service vehicles access. Please do not park on the road, blocking access to residents.

We thank you for your co-operation.

16/03/2026

RAF Spadeadam Late Flying Announcement 17-19 and 23-26 March 2026

For the attention of all our neighbours in Cumbria and Northumberland, the RAF Spadeadam range will be active outside our routine hours, 17-19 and 23-26 March 2026.

The range will be active, and you may hear aircraft as follows (subject to change at short notice):

Tue 17 March - 1700-0100 hrs
Wed 18 March - 1700-0100 hrs
Thu 19 March - 1700-0100 hrs

and

Mon 23 March - up to 2359 hrs
Tue 24 March - up to 2359 hrs
Wed 25 March - up to 2359 hrs
Thu 26 March - up to 2359 hrs

Please note that aircraft may be active on the range during any of this period, and additionally may continue to transit the range after these times.

This activity is normal routine training, and this notification is made as the activity is outside the standard range training times. We thank you for your understanding and your continuing support whilst we deliver this essential operational training.

26/01/2026

RAF Spadeadam Late Flying Announcement 30 Jan - 2 Feb 2026

For the attention of all our neighbours in Cumbria and Northumberland, the RAF Spadeadam range will be active outside our routine hours, 30 January - 2 February 2026.

The range will be active, and you may hear aircraft as follows (subject to change at short notice):

Fri 30 January 2026, 1600 hrs to Mon 2 February 2026 0900 hrs

Please note that aircraft may be active on the range during any of this period.

This activity is normal routine training, and this notification is made as the activity is outside the standard range training times. We thank you for your understanding and your continuing support whilst we deliver this essential operational training.

RAF Spadeadam Personnel on New Year’s Honours List 2026RAF Spadeadam is pleased to announce that the following have been...
30/12/2025

RAF Spadeadam Personnel on New Year’s Honours List 2026

RAF Spadeadam is pleased to announce that the following have been recognised in His Majesty the King's New Year’s Honours List 2026 (Military):

Air & Space Commander Team Commendation – Threat Operator Flight, Aggressor Squadron

Congratulations to all!

For details of all RAF Whole Force recipients, visit:

New Year Honours List 2026 - Military Division PROMOTIONS IN AND APPOINTMENTS TO THE MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MOST HONOURABLE ORDER OF THE BATH As Knight Commander (KB) Air Marshal (Now Air Chief Marshal) H. Smy

02/12/2025

RAF Spadeadam Late Flying Announcement 2-4 December 2025

For the attention of all our neighbours in Cumbria and Northumberland, the RAF Spadeadam range will be active outside our routine hours 2-4 December 2025.

The range will be active, and you may hear aircraft as follows (subject to change at short notice):

Tuesday 2 December – up to 2000 hrs
Wednesday 3 December – up to 2000 hrs
Thursday 4 December – up to 2000 hrs

Please note that aircraft may continue to transit through the range, after this time.

This activity is normal routine training, and this notification is made as the activity is outside the standard range training times. We thank you for your understanding and your continuing support whilst we deliver this essential operational training.

Remembrance Part 2!Personnel from RAF Spadeadam paraded in Brampton this afternoon, as part of the Armed Forces Remembra...
09/11/2025

Remembrance Part 2!

Personnel from RAF Spadeadam paraded in Brampton this afternoon, as part of the Armed Forces Remembrace Day commemorations.

We will remember them

On a very wet morning, personnel from RAF Spadeadam paraded in Carlisle, as part of the Armed Forces Remembrace Day comm...
09/11/2025

On a very wet morning, personnel from RAF Spadeadam paraded in Carlisle, as part of the Armed Forces Remembrace Day commemorations.

We will remember them

06/11/2025

On the build up to this year’s Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, we’ve launched a new webpage promoting support for the armed forces community.

We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant have set out what support is available at www.cumberland.gov.uk/armed-forces-support

As we commemorate across Cumberland, all council buildings open to the public will observe the national two-minute silence at 11am on both days.

The Royal British Legion has organised a series of events within the Cumberland area.

These include a Festival of Remembrance at St Cuthbert’s Church in Carlisle on Friday 7 November. Tickets are free of charge and are available from the Carlisle Tourist Information Centre. Doors open 6.30pm, starts at 7pm.

There are planned Road closures at Harrington, Workington, Millom, Whitehaven, Carlisle and Egremont for Remembrance Parades on Sunday 9 November. Please check for routes at https://one.network/

We remember and honour the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community - past and present.
Support your local poppy appeal or donate online at https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/


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09/10/2025

Address

Gilsland
CA87AT

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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