Museums · North West England
RAF Burtonwood
In or near Burtonwood.
RAF Burtonwood — a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Paul Anderson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Sankey for Penketh · 2.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
RAF Burtonwood is a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
RAF Burtonwood is a museum located in North Wales. It is notable for its historical significance as a former Royal Air Force base. The site offers insights into military aviation history and its impact on the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
Description
Burtonwood airfield was opened on 1 January 1940 as a servicing and storage centre for modifying British aircraft. It was operated by No. 37 Maintenance Unit RAF until June 1942.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.4140, -2.6510
- District
- Warrington
- Parish
- Burtonwood and Westbrook
- Postcode
- WA5 3TZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Warrington North
- Established
- 1938
- Nearest railway station
- Sankey for Penketh — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: RAF Burtonwood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is RAF Burtonwood?
- RAF Burtonwood is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode WA5 3TZ), in the parish of Burtonwood and Westbrook.
- What is RAF Burtonwood?
- RAF Burtonwood — a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to RAF Burtonwood?
- The nearest railway station is Sankey for Penketh, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA5 3TZ.
- When was RAF Burtonwood built?
- Built or established in 1938.
- Who owns RAF Burtonwood?
- RAF Burtonwood is owned by RAF (1940–1942, 1946–1948 & 1965–1967)<br />US Army Air Forces (1942–1946)<br />US Air Force (1948–1965)<br />US Army (1967–1994).
- How do I get to RAF Burtonwood?
- The nearest railway station is Sankey for Penketh, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA5 3TZ.