MOD Woodbridge
| MOD Woodbridge | |
|---|---|
| Near Woodbridge, Suffolk in England | |
MOD Woodbridge from the air. | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Barracks and training airfield |
| Owner | Ministry of Defence |
| Operator | British Army |
| Controlled by | Royal Engineers |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 52°05′16.08″N 001°24′02.97″E / 52.0878000°N 1.4008250°E |
| Area | 369 hectares |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1943 |
| In use | Royal Air Force (1943–1948) United States Air Force (1952–1993) British Army (2006–present) |
Ministry of Defence Woodbridge or MOD Woodbridge is a military installation located near the town of Woodbridge, in Suffolk, England. The site opened in 2006 and is operated by the British Army and incorporates both Rock Barracks and Woodbridge Airfield. The barracks are home to two Royal Engineers regiments. The airfield is used periodically by helicopters of the Army Air Corps for training exercises.
The site was previously known as RAF Woodbridge and had periods where it was operated by the Royal Air Force and United States Air Force. The RAF station closed in August 1993.