A volcanic island
Ascension Island sits in the South Atlantic. Its striking landscapes range from volcanic plains to the greener slopes of Green Mountain.
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PASSENGER GUIDE · DEMO
About Ascension Island
Discover more about the island, RAF base and passenger guidance.
THE SOUTH ATLANTIC
Welcome to Ascension Island
A little about the island for passengers whose onward travel has been unexpectedly delayed.
Green Mountain
Green Mountain is one of the island's best-known landscapes, with its higher elevations contrasting with the surrounding dry terrain.
South Atlantic link
RAF Ascension Island Base supports South Atlantic air movements, including the air connection between the UK and the Falkland Islands.
This is general reading, not an invitation to visit any location. Passenger movement remains subject to local permissions and instructions.
OUR LOCATION & LEADERSHIP
About RAF Ascension Island Base
A strategically located South Atlantic station supporting the UK's presence and air movements in the region.
THE STATION
A vital South Atlantic staging post.
The station sits within the UK Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) chain of command.
It supports the protection of the UK's South Atlantic Overseas Territories and serves as a staging point for flights between the UK and the Falkland Islands.
LocationAscension IslandSouth Atlantic Ocean
Station addressBFPO 677RAF Ascension Island Base
DistanceApprox. 4,000 milesFrom the UK and Falkland Islands, per RAF station profile
RoleRegional stagingSupporting onward air movements
BASE COMMANDER
Wing Commander
James Neate
Commander, RAF Ascension Island Base
Wing Commander Neate assumed command of the station in July 2026. He previously served as a Weapons System Operator and commissioned as an Aerospace Battle Manager in 2013.
His career includes Fighter Control appointments, UK and Falkland Islands Quick Reaction Alert duties, command of 2 Space Warning Squadron and deployment on Operation Scorpius in support of Ukraine.
IN COMMAND SINCE JULY 2026
Base overview and biography adapted from the publicly displayed RAF station profile supplied for this test. Confirm currency, wording and permission to use RAF imagery before public launch.
PLEASE READ
Camp & island guidance
Draft guidance for passengers. Camp management must review the final instructions and permitted areas.
- Remain in authorised areas.
- Follow all instructions from the duty team.