Low flying
Low flying is an essential skill for aircrew and must be practised in order to fulfil the tasks demanded by current operations.
Our latest flying programme is available weekly.
Flying complaints
If you wish to make a complaint about activity within 5 miles of RAF Benson, contact the Low Flying Complaints Line:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01491 837766 x5218
If you wish to make a complaint about activity outside 5 miles of RAF Benson, contact the Ministry of Defence Low Flying Complaints and Enquiries team:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01780 417558
It is available from Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm. Outside these hours an answerphone service is provided.
Drone Flying
Operators flying drones near any military airfield must ensure they are aware of the UK policy for their safe operation and may be required to request permission from the airfield. The Drone Code forms part of the Civil Aviation Authority's advice and guidance to drone operators which can be found on their website.
To request permission to operate a drone near our airfield, please email [email protected].
Night flying
Night flying takes place all year round, usually from Monday to Thursday, and can be authorised until 3am to allow crews to conduct essential training. Our flying programme gives the latest times we expect aircraft to by flying on a weekly basis.
Viewing area
There is no official viewing area for the safe viewing of aircraft at RAF Benson.
Defence Aerodrome Manual
The Defence Aerodrome Manual (DAM) contains accurate aerodrome data for RAF Benson. All airfield users, both military and civilian, are to ensure they are familiar with the relevant sections of the DAM prior to operating at RAF Benson. For further information regarding the DAM and its contents, please contact Station Operations on 01491 827015.
All visiting aircraft, military or civilian, requesting use of RAF Benson airfield are to complete the request form as far in advance as possible. Short notice requests may not be approved.
Get updates about flying
Information on unusual flying activity or night flying that will be taking place in the following week will be available on the RAF Benson Facebook page and Twitter account.
