Sturgate Airfield


Sturgate Airfield is an aerodrome located north of Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.

History

Second World War

Originally opened in 1944 as RAF Sturgate, the airfield was planned as an operational bomber air station, but opened too late to see active use.

Post war

The RAF station was closed down between 1946 and 1953, but saw further service as a Royal Air Force base until 1964, providing a relief airfield for USAF SAC fighter units being relocated to other bases.
The Lincoln Parachute Centre operated from 1980, but closed in May 1988.

Current ownership

Tenanted and operated by Eastern Air Executive Ltd, the airfield has recently undergone improvement works since acquisition by the MPS Group of Companies.