LN Runway Status 24/06 (or 25/06)

[Viper28]

Evening,
Does anyone have the definitive state of the LN runway at the moment. I keep seeing alternate posts on FB that it's got yet another hole in it and the Eagles are dirverting to Mildenhall again.
Thanks in advance
Simon

[BHXBRIAN]

Good evening, just returned home after a morning visiit to LN viewing area. very busy with 18 aircraft noted flying. I dont know the definitive state of the runway but late morning there was a near diversion situation according to a local when a suspicious package was found. Some hot turns were cancelled but i dont think any diverted. All the aircraft i saw depart arrived back.

Regards

Brian

[slogen51]

As mentioned elsewhere on here Lakenheath ops said a 23' hole has appeared. As you infer this is the second hole so if this is a systemic problem they could just close until after independence Day!

This in addition to the suspicious vehicle that happened in the morning!

[BOLLO]

There was a runway prblem this afternoon as well with some jets diverting in to Mildenhall.

[BOLLO]

As of 17.48 there is NO notam for any runway closure tomorrow,still time yet I suppose when its be looked at .

[Viper28]

Thanks all. I checked the NOTAMs also and saw nothing. I'll probably risk a trip tomorrow as it will be my last chance for a few months.
(Hope they got a good warrante on this runway surface!)

[MiG_Eater]

Crossing my fingers and heading down tomorrow as well. At least there's Mildenhall (and Marham if i'm feeling really lucky).

[tomw]

Closed tomorrow

U2865/20 NOTAMN
Q) EGTT/QFALC/IV/NBO/A /000/999/5225N00034E005
A) EGUL B) 2006250700 C) 2006260700
E) AERODROME CLOSED

[Viper28]

Just read this on Facebook post so it's 2nd hand info:

Great day at lakenheath even thi not much flying. Got blue special tail of the 493rd doon performance take off. Then a pilot took the 3rd cable and ripped it oit causing a 25x25ft hole in runway. This caused runway to be shut just before dinner. And last flight of mornimg to be diverted to mildenhall. And after dinner 8 went up and all except 1 diverted to milldenhall as pilots not happy landing back at lakenheath as runway damaged.

Does not sound promising

[Viper28]

Closed tomorrow

U2865/20 NOTAMN
Q) EGTT/QFALC/IV/NBO/A /000/999/5225N00034E005
A) EGUL B) 2006250700 C) 2006260700
E) AERODROME CLOSED

Thanks our posts crossed

[GeorgeBomboWillis]

Hi all, any update on the runway status? Meeting my brother and his kid there on Tuesday so hoping for some morning take offs!

[TeeJay]

this NOTAM current......

U2929/20 - RWY 06/24 AVAILABLE FOR 48 FIGHTER WING LAUNCH AND RECOVERY
AIRCRAFT ONLY. 26 JUN 14:32 2020 UNTIL 03 JUL 16:00 2020. CREATED: 26 JUN 14:36
2020

But with Multiple F15 parked at Mildenhall, the 48th could fly from either base.

[AlexanderClover]

I would suggest your best bet is going to Mildenhall. They’ve transferred around 19 aircraft over there so that Lakenheath can resurface the runway near the cables.

[GeorgeBomboWillis]

Ok thanks for the info! May wait until after 4th July or try Mildenhall.

[BOLLO]

LN closers from July 2nd for 4th July weekend as per NOTAM.

[Br4v02z3R0]

Morning chaps.
We are fortunate enough to be headed airside at the heath next Tuesday 21st.
Does anyone know what the latest is regarding the runway??

[martin condon]

I think you need to check out the Lakenheath section for today and that will give you the answer.

Sorry mate that was the wrong answer as there is not a daily thread for Lakenheath, but they are operating as normal now.

Cheers Martin.

[Br4v02z3R0]

Fantastic Martin - Many thanks

[TeeJay]

Morning chaps.
We are fortunate enough to be headed airside at the heath next Tuesday 21st.
Does anyone know what the latest is regarding the runway??

24/06..... Roughly 2 miles long, tarmac and concrete with a few cables strung across it

Seriously though as far as I’m aware it’s back in normal use.... unless they blow another hole in it between now and Tuesday....

[C24]