The airfield was sited on land belonging to the Earls of Seafield since the 16th century.

After it was turned down by RAF Bomber Command, it was officially opened in April 1943 as an airfield for the use of No.

[2] One notable occurrence at RAF Banff in 1944 is that of Squadron Leader Cameron Martin, when his De Havilland Mosquito suffered a wing strike in high winds.

The aircraft suffered major damage, but Martin and the other crew member survived with minor injuries and returned to their duties the next day.

[8] A grass runway has been established at the Eastern end, operating as Boyndie Airstrip.