The airfield was sited on land belonging to the
Earls of Seafield since the 16th century. Construction of the airfield began in the middle of 1942. After it was turned down by
RAF Bomber Command, it was officially opened in April 1943 as an airfield for the use of
No. 14 (Pilots) Advanced Flying Unit RAF of
RAF Flying Training Command. This unit used the airfield until August 1944, when it was disbanded, and the airfield was handed over to
RAF Coastal Command. 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. The following squadrons were posted here at some point: ;Units: ==Current use==