RAF Methwold

RAF Methwold
Methwold, Norfolk in England
Squadron NCOs at RAF Methwold early 1943
RAF Methwold is located in Norfolk
RAF Methwold
RAF Methwold
Shown within Norfolk
Coordinates52°30′40″N 0°32′42″E / 52.511°N 0.545°E / 52.511; 0.545
TypeRoyal Air Force station
Site information
OwnerAir Ministry
OperatorRoyal Air Force
Controlled byRAF Bomber Command
Site history
Built1938 (1938)
In use1938-1958 (1958)
Battles/warsSecond World War, Cold War
Garrison information
GarrisonNo. 2 Group RAF
No. 3 Group RAF
Airfield information
Runways
Direction Length and surface
06/24 1,828 metres (5,997 ft) Concrete
11/29 1,463 metres (4,800 ft) Concrete
17/35 1,371 metres (4,498 ft) Concrete

Royal Air Force Methwold or more simply RAF Methwold is a former Royal Air Force station located 2.1 miles (3.4 km) north east of Feltwell, Norfolk and 10.9 miles (17.5 km) north west of Thetford, Norfolk, England.