# RAF Barkston Heath

> Grantham, Lincolnshire, GB · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Grantham, Lincolnshire |
| Country | GB |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 112 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 52.96062, -0.55943 |

## Description

RAF Barkston Heath is located near Grantham, Lincolnshire, at approximately 112 metres — an active RAF military airfield, home to the No. 1 Parachute Training School and parachute training for the British armed forces. The airfield is exclusively reserved for military training and exercise purposes; no civilian operations. No commercial cargo operations; for air freight in the region, East Midlands Airport (IATA: EMA) is the nearest option.

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