WingfarerRAF Akrotiri
Medium airport Akrotiri, Cyprus
Overview
Royal Air Force Akrotiri, commonly abbreviated RAF Akrotiri (IATA: AKT, ICAO: LCRA) is a large Royal Air Force (RAF) military airbase on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. It is located in the Western Sovereign Base Area, one of two areas which comprise Akrotiri and Dhekelia, a British Overseas Territory, administered as a Sovereign Base Area. The station was constructed in the mid-1950s, and was the base for operations during the Suez Crisis in 1956, the EOKA revolt, and monitoring of the Egypt / Israel Suez Canal fighting and cease-fire in the 1970s.
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📍 34.590401, 32.9879 · Open detailed map
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| Region | Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Coordinates | 34.590401, 32.9879 |
Runways (1)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,002 ft | 200 ft | ASP |
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Where is RAF Akrotiri?
RAF Akrotiri is a medium airport located in Akrotiri, Cyprus. It has 1 runway(s), the longest measuring 9,002 ft.
What is the airport code of RAF Akrotiri?
Its IATA code is AKT and its ICAO code is LCRA.
RAF Akrotiri is a medium airport located in Akrotiri, Cyprus. It has 1 runway(s), the longest measuring 9,002 ft.