Media enquiries
Contact the Media and Communications Officer:
Email: Media Comms Officer
Phone: 016977 49232 or 07789 943668
Call us
016977 49321
Find us
RAF Spadeadam, Gilsland, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 7AT.
When you arrive
On arrival, please report to the Main Guardroom who will ask you to produce photographic ID, e.g. driving licence or passport.
They will contact the member of staff who is the point of contact for your visit who will then come to escort you during your visit.
Visiting information
We do host visits for organised groups (preferred), but not usually individuals. However, if you wish to visit, please contact us, and we will endeavour to help. Whilst we cannot guarantee any visits, nor any specific dates, please contact us for further information and to discuss options. We are now accepting applications for 2026. If you wish to schedule a visit, please get in touch via email or letter.
Should you wish to visit the mock airfield, as part of an authorised tour, please contact us, as we are currently assessing how we can accommodate visitors to that area.
Tourist attractions
The Solway Aviation Museum
The Solway Aviation Museum is located at Carlisle Airport.
Emergency contact
In an emergency contact the Main Guardroom.
Guardroom phone: 016977 49321
For more help, or for those serving abroad on Operations or Exercise, visit the What to do in a family emergency guide.
Work experience
RAF Spadeadam can occasionally offer work experience visits / placements. However, we are no longer taking requests for the academic year 25/26, as all places have been allocated. If you wish to apply for the 26/27 academic year (September 2026 onwards), please contact us, to find out further details.
School visits
Please contact RAF Spadeadam for details about School Visits.
Royal Air Forces Association
The nearest Royal Air Forces Association is Carlisle Branch. Contact the Carlisle Royal Air Forces Association:
Phone: 0800 018 2361