Future Lossie

Completed in 2020, the Atlantic Building is home to our sub-hunting fleet. Inside this three-bay hanger, you’ll find both our Poseidon Squadrons, training and simulation facilities and our P8 tactical operations centre.  

2020 also saw the opening of our newly surfaced runway. Allowing for larger aircraft on a regular basis, it means we can easily transport more people and equipment straight from LOS. 

2022 saw the squadron occupy their new hanger facility. The infrastructure work included refurbishments to 2 Hanger and the creation of new office accommodation. Full operational capabilities are due to be established by 2024.

A new, purpose built facility with accommodation for Fire Fighters and their fleet of vehicles. The new location allows a 2 minute response time anywhere on the airfield. The new station had been fully operational since January 2023.

The Accommodation Hub was officially opened in June 2023. It’s provides a dedicated socialising space for all ranks. Comfortable seating inside and outside can be enjoyed by all 24/7.

Inside the Hub you will also find the Accommodation office.

We are doubling the stations electricity capacity, introducing EV (Electric Vehicle) charging, and upgrading our CPU (Central Processing Unit) infrastructure. You name it, we are upgrading it.  

Our new state of the art Single Living Accommodation is now well on the way. This campus-style environment will include 318 ensuite bedrooms + modern facilities.

In June, the first new Junior Ranks Single Living Accommodation Block, Inverness House, was officially opened. The second named Dalcross House is likely to be opened in August 2023.

What does this mean?

Well, by 2025 RAF Lossiemouth hopes to boast a modern airfield with state-of-the-art infrastructure.

Why is it important?

It will allow #TeamLossie to support not just the current crop of aircraft – Typhoon and Poseidon – but also the E-7 Wedgetail, and anything else the future might bring.

What does this mean?

By 2025, RAF Lossiemouth plans to offer a next generation living and working environment for all its people. To do this, huge investment is going into state-of-the-art facilities, like the brand new Single Living Accommodation.

Why is it important?

With a rapidly expanding workforce, it is vital that all at #TeamLossie are properly supported and have a modernised, comfortable environment to work and live in.

A bespoke maintenance and storage facility coupled with aircraft parking spaces for joint operations with our US allies. This project is scheduled to be completed in 2023.

With the new hangar and accommodation infrastructure now complete, IX (B) Squadron will be all set to take on more operations and exercises, to continue supporting RAF Lossiemouth’s mission.

2023 will see RAF Lossiemouth enter into the next phase of the Single Living Accommodation roll out, as we strive to create a vibrant and modern campus to accommodate our people.

It is anticipated that the new Junior Ranks Single Living Accommodation Blocks will be completed in November 2023.

2024 is going to be a huge year for RAF Lossiemouth. Work is already underway to prepare for the arrival of not ONE, not TWO, but THREE E-7 Wedgetails.

By 2024, RAF Lossiemouth’s two Poseidon Squadrons, 120 and 210, will be fully operational. With fully trained crews, a nine aircraft fleet and support by a dedicated Poseidon Operational Conversion Unit, our sub-hunting team.

A new R4D Air Traffic Control Tower is planned to be completed in 2024. A R4D tower is a conventional Air Traffic Control Tower. but with the capability to incorporate state-of-the-art digital technology at a later date.