The FAAM aircraft, mission control and science planning team is based at Cranfield airfield and University in Bedfordshire.
If you would like to visit the FAAM headquarters, you will need to make prior arrangements with a member of the operational team. Our facility is regulated by the CAA, so we have procedures and guidelines in place to make sure your visit is safe and productive.
Use the menu on the left to navigate through everything you’ll need to know when visiting FAAM. Alternatively, you can get in touch or use our access request form.
Research aircraft and EarthCARE satellite track clouds in unison for better weather and climate prediction
Scientists are decoding clouds from space to improve weather and climate predictions, with calibration support from the FAAM Airborne Laboratory. By flying directly under the path of the new EarthCARE (Cloud, Aerosol and Radiation Explorer) satellite as it...
