Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) has received approval for a new airbase in Skipton-on-Swale, North Yorkshire, which will provide a permanent operational hub for the service. Previously located at RAF Topcliffe, the new facility will feature crew accommodation, a simulation suite, and a clinical planning room, all of which will support the charity’s life-saving operations across the region.
The site, which the RAF used during World War II, has remained inactive since 1950. The YAA aims to move into the facility by summer 2026, marking a significant milestone in its long-term planning. The airbase, a multi-million-pound project, will be funded through a combination of savings, grants, private donations, and philanthropic contributions.
This strategic relocation is expected to enhance the YAA’s capacity to respond more effectively to emergencies, with improved infrastructure for both staff and operational planning. The new airbase complements the charity’s existing air support unit in Nostell, near Wakefield, further strengthening its emergency response capabilities across Yorkshire.
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