RAF Croughton
| RAF Croughton | |
|---|---|
| Near Croughton, Northamptonshire in England | |
Satellite communications antennae at RAF Croughton | |
| Site information | |
| Type | RAF station (US Visiting Forces) |
| Owner | Ministry of Defence |
| Operator | United States Air Force |
| Controlled by | US Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa |
| Condition | Operational |
| Location | |
RAF Croughton Shown within Northamptonshire | |
| Coordinates | 51°59′15″N 001°11′10″W / 51.98750°N 1.18611°W |
| Area | 278 hectares (690 acres) |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1938 |
| In use | 1939 – 1947 (Royal Air Force) 1950 – present (US Air Force) |
| Garrison information | |
| Garrison | 501st Combat Support Wing |
| Occupants | 422nd Air Base Group |
| Airfield information | |
| Elevation | 137 metres (449 ft) AMSL |
Royal Air Force Croughton or more simply RAF Croughton is a Royal Air Force station in Northamptonshire, England, located southeast of the village of Croughton. It is currently a United States Air Force communications station, home to the 422nd Air Base Group and operates one of Europe's largest military switchboards, processing approximately a third of all U.S. military communications in Europe.