MOD St Athan

Medium airport St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom

ID EGDX

Overview

Ministry of Defence St Athan or MOD St Athan (Welsh: Maes awyr Sain Tathan), formerly known as Royal Air Force St Athan, or more simply RAF St Athan, is a large Ministry of Defence unit near the village of St Athan in the Vale of Glamorgan, southern Wales. The base was home to the RAF No. 4 School of Technical Training throughout its life, as well as a major aircraft maintenance unit. St Athan has also been used to house British Army units, including the 1st Battalion, Welsh Guards.

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Runways

Longest runway

5,997 ft

Elevation

163 ft

Radio freq.

Suitable for

🛩️ Private & business jets📏 Longest runway 5,997 ft

Where is it

📍 51.405229, -3.433254 · Open detailed map

Details

Region	Wales
Continent	Europe
Coordinates	51.405229, -3.433254

Wikipedia

Runways (1)

Designation	Length	Width	Surface
07/25	5,997 ft	141 ft	ASP

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Frequently asked questions

Where is MOD St Athan?
MOD St Athan is a medium airport located in St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom. It has 1 runway(s), the longest measuring 5,997 ft.

MOD St Athan is a medium airport located in St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom. It has 1 runway(s), the longest measuring 5,997 ft.