RAF Hal Far
The RAF Hal Far airfield was the first permanent airfield to be built on Malta. It was opened on 1 April 1929 as HMS Falcon, a Royal Navy stone frigate, and was used by Fleet Air Arm crews. It was transferred to the Maltese Government and redeveloped from January 1979. It is now closed and one of its runways is used by drag racing enthusiasts. The second runway is now a road leading to an industrial estate which was developed recently. The Maltese fire service, the CPD occupy the newer building with the glass control tower on the roof. The old Royal Naval Air Station building is now occupied by the International Safety Training College who utilise part of the runway for firefighting training.
| RAF Hal Far HMS Falcon | |
|---|---|
| Malta | |
RAF Hal Far Shown within Malta | |
| Coordinates | 35°48′59″N 14°30′29″E |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Ministry of Defence |
| Operator | Royal Air Force Royal Navy |
| Controlled by | Fleet Air Arm |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1929 |
| In use | 1929-1967 |
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