Leuchars Station

EGQL

56.3783°N, 2.8823°W
38ft

Nestled on Fife's east coast near historic St Andrews, this British Army installation maintains an active runway as a diversion airfield for military aircraft. With RAF units including the East of Scotland Universities Air Squadron still based here, the airfield offers exceptional access to the world's home of golf and the charming university town of St Andrews, all in a scenic coastal Scottish setting.

Runways at Leuchars Station

Visualizations show relative size comparisons only, not actual orientations

08/26

82° / 262°
Asphalt
2586×45m
0826

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Places near Leuchars Station

within 20km

Restaurants near Leuchars Station(10)

Dali's Fish & Pizza Bar

Fast Food
British
$
3 star rating
2km
10min
10min
30min

Box Tacos

3km
5min
10min
35min

The Rhynd

Cafe
British
Scottish
$$ - $$$
4.3 star rating
3km
10min
15min
45min

The Seafood Ristorante

Italian
Seafood
Scottish
$$$$
4.3 star rating
9km
10min
30min

Hotels near Leuchars Station(10)

St Andrews Forest Lodges

4.6 star rating
5km
10min
20min

Old Course Hotel St Andrews

$$$$
4.6 star rating
8km
10min
25min

Rusacks St Andrews

$$$$
4.6 star rating
8km
10min
30min

Kinburn Guest House

9km
10min
30min

Things to Do near Leuchars Station(12)

Eden Mill Visitors Pod - The Bothy

2km
5min
10min
25min

Tentsmuir Forest and Beach

6km
15min
20min

Old Tom Morris Statue

8km
10min
30min

Rose & Thistle Markets

5 star rating
9km
15min
30min

Railway Stations(7)

Leuchars

LEU
800m
5min
5min
15min

Cupar

CUP
10km
15min
45min

Monifieth

MON
12km
25min

Springfield

SPF
14km
20min
55min

Contact Details

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Leuchars Diversion Airfield Switchboard

Administrator: Leuchars Station

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About Leuchars Station (EGQL)

Leuchars Station (EGQL) is a general aviation airfield in the United Kingdom. The airfield sits at an elevation of 38 feet. It has 2 runways: 08 2586m (asphalt), 26 2586m (asphalt).

Nestled on Fife's east coast near historic St Andrews, this British Army installation maintains an active runway as a diversion airfield for military aircraft. With RAF units including the East of Scotland Universities Air Squadron still based here, the airfield offers exceptional access to the world's home of golf and the charming university town of St Andrews, all in a scenic coastal Scottish setting.

Pilots flying into Leuchars Station will find plenty to do nearby. There are 10 restaurants within reach, with Dali's Fish & Pizza Bar just a 30-minute walk from the airfield. 10 hotels nearby provide accommodation options from 4.5km away. 12 attractions and things to do are within easy reach.

Leuchars Station is well connected by rail, with 7 railway stations nearby, including Leuchars (0.8km away).

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