Coningsby is located some 25 miles south east of Lincoln and 15 miles north east of Sleaford. Originally a bomber base during World War II, Coningsby has since been developed into probably the premier fighter station in the RAF. It was the first station to receive the Tornado F2/F3 fighter and has become the first RAF Eurofighter Typhoon base.

The last operational units based here were Nos 29 and 56 (Reserve) Squadrons, both flying the Tornado F3. When 56 left for RAF Leuchars in Scotland in March 2003, the station underwent a series of upgrades to prepare for Typhoon operations. In April 2004, the Fast Jet and Weapons Operational Evaluation Unit (FJ&WOEU) formed at Coningsby , and is responsible for much of the testing of new weapons and systems for the RAF's fast jet aircraft. In April 2006 it became 41 (Reserve) Squadron and is made up of Harrier GR9, Tornado F3 and Tornado GR4 aircraft.

Although officially part of the FJ&WOEU, No 17 (Reserve) Squadron moved in April 2005 to its new home at Coningsby from the BAE Systems airfield at Warton . 17 Squadron is the first RAF Typhoon squadron and has been heavily involved in clearing the aircraft for RAF Service.

Later in June 2005, the station saw the return of 29 Squadron; albeit this time as a Reserve Squadron with the responsibility of training future Typhoon pilots.

In March 2006 3 Squadron of whom were operating the Harrier at RAF Cottesmore, moved to Coningsby and became 3(F) Squadron, the first Operational Typhoon Squadron.

Current Squadrons

* TOCU stands for Typhoon Operational Conversion Unit
** FJWOEU stands for Fast Jet and Weapons Operational Evaluation Unit
Current Aircraft