This airfield used to be military but is now open for pilots to visit and it's a great place with a small village about a 15 minute walk with two pubs, both with accommodation. The scenery around here is also amazing - well worth a visit
After 32 years of our operating our grass strip airfield, based in the village of Wanborough to the east of Swindon in Wiltshire, we have now closed.
We would like to thank our customers and supporters for making Redlands a wonderful site for microlights and skydiving - and for the many thousands raised for charity at the airfield.
This was the aerodrome where PM Neville Chamberlain arrived back from Munich on 30 September 1938, stood outside the airplane, and waved the Anglo-German declaration for the photographers. The airfield was decommissioned in 1947 when the government chose nearby Heathrow as the site for London's major post-war airport.
FISO Clive is great in the tower along with his friendly colleague who books you out. Good choices of Runway. Asphalt. Not a long taxi. Airport Manager is hard-working and eager. Good fuel prices. Competitive landing fees. JetA1 and 100LL available.
Visitors-
Great Café with a wide range of snacks, sandwiches hot, and beverages. Easy navigation from car park with plenty of spaces daily to café. Garden area for youngers to play around and watch the aircrafts.
Certainly is an interesting airfield to land at, big wide runway. Not a lot to do there other than have a tea or coffee. Being a military getting on and off can be a little difficult%. Bring photo ID if you want to go off camp and allow extra time to be ferried on and off camp.
It's called West Wales Airport these days. And it's not in Aberporth, it's in Blaenannerch. It was called Aberporth Aerodrome back in the days when it was purely for use by MoD Aberporth (which was never in Aberporth but in nearby Parcllyn). Then again, "Aberporth" is a lot easier to spell.than "Blaenannerch." And a lot easier to say than "Parcllyn" (the Welsh double-ell isn't what a non-Welsh person thinks it is). But "West Wales Airport" is even easier.
It's never been the same since they extended the runway and re-routed the B4333 so it wasn't close to the end of the runway. There used to be traffic lights on that road for when a plane was taking off or landing, and a sign that meant "give way to low-flying aircraft."
Flew from RAF Brawdy with the East Lowlands University Air Squadron in 1976, flying RAF Bulldogs. Incredible fun. First experience of the "Goldfish Bowl Effect" when the blue of the sea and the blue of the sky merged. Didn't realise anything was wrong, (and that I was disorientated), until the controls went all sloppy on me. Recovered facing toward land. Learnt a lot that day.
Be aware of what is now considered 'liquid' and therefore subject to separate screening procedures and personal allowance when passing through security. This used to be my home airport, so I've flown to and from MAN on many occasions. This time however, clearing security at T1, a recorded message repeated saying that inhalers and deodorant are liquids. What I didn't realise is that even solid stick deodorant and powder inhalers are, apparently, "liquids". I challenged the staff on inspection and they told me there are three main English dictionaries: Oxford, Collins, and Manchester Airport. So even though literally nothing is actually liquid, they have this definition.
Saint Athan is a great airfield to land at £12 per tone very good with GA aircraft and you handled by Horizon flight training and you get to look around there hangar
As you maybe aware RAF pilots hate your noise too, the noise of your lips spewing drivel and the intensely deafening sound off your fingers on your keyboard. May you do us all a favor and back track to your house and fold your wings, RAF guys and girls on the other hand keep up the good work!! Tallyho!
For Tidal info, consult the tables for "Barra North Bay". Generally speaking when the tide is below 3.0 meter the runways are usable. The first to be flooded is runway 29, then 33, lastly 25.
There are normally two scheduled flights a day with a turn-around time of 20-30 minutes. The twin otters will receive priority so plan a landing and departure at other times. Schedules are at irregular, but published times.
It is advisable to phone Barra airport authority before departure.
Hello,every this is JULIAN,it's my Greatest Wish to Travel to the UNITED KINGDOM(LONDON),fortunately i discovered Some friends that help this journey accomplished.Anyway,i would to say Big Thankx to these friends,i.e Nilda & Mireille Locuna Dougan of N17.God Bless with much Comfort them for their kindest Curtesy...
The CAA have just published their second annual survey of the quality of assistance for passengers with a disability or reduced mobility. It covers the 30 busiest U.K. airports.
The only airports to be rated Very Good in both surveys were Humberside and Norwich.
The noise of the aerobatics is not from old Park its the RAF trainers who fly from St Athen to overhead Margam park to practice. We the pilots at Old Park would be very happy if they would stop as it annoys us too. Try contacting the officer commanding at St Athan and asking them to stop! We have and were told because its open airspace they can do what they want.And that is true.However if you do have an issue with the flying at Old Park call Rob on 07989537508. Then we can address the problem. The last thing we want is unhappy neighbours!
Hi Brian, Can't put a face to your name. I first went to Upavon on 9th July 1961 and was active in the club until mid November, as I was stationed at waterbeach and started flying at Duxford then.
Reply to @ChrisM: We must have met. I went solo during that year. I was introduced by fellow Hull guys Colin Wray and David Ellis. We were on Fitters (Wireless and Radar) courses at Yatesbury. I hope you see this blog, as I see your entry is back in 2011! I remember one day, flying was suspended when some Groupie came with his autogiro and gave a demo. I understand it was used by him in Bond films. Brian Norton.
Great Airport Beats Manchester and London Airports
This is a great airport to fly from, good people good facilities and good choice of scheduled and charter flights. Airport not to blame for luggage delays they do not provide luggage staff the airlines do.
Hi there, I would like to know where you can watch planes safely without breaking the law or interfering with the airport security and police?
I have found 1 or 2 places. 1 is on the footbridge 117 over the railway line just to the north of the airport between Horley and Gatwick. 2 is also on a bridge 120 by the perimeter road (A23). On the footpath between Charlwood and Ifield Hall by the approach lights. Lastly another up on the hill by Russ Hill Hotel near Ifield Windmill. I hope this helps people!?
You have a very annoying airobatic type plane taking off from your airstrip .Im sure there must be regulations for noise . All the other aircraft I have heard and seen have been fine. They take off and clear off. Im sure you will know what aircraft and how to baffle the noise.
Flew into Bembridge yesterday with the Miss's. Had an absolutely 1st class meal at the Propeller - it's a must do. Sea Bass and Duck - just delicious. And only £15 to land. Beats the alternatives.
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Brilliant airfield for GA flights
🔗 Sat, 26 Sep 2020
— @tubthumper at Llanbedr Airport, United Kingdom
This airfield used to be military but is now open for pilots to visit and it's a great place with a small village about a 15 minute walk with two pubs, both with accommodation. The scenery around here is also amazing - well worth a visit
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🔗 Sun, 13 Sep 2020
— @airlabs at London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom
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Pilot info
🔗 Fri, 04 Sep 2020
— @david at Nether Huntlywood Airstrip, United Kingdom
This page has some pilot info, including the owner's contact info: https://www.flexwingscotland.co.uk/nether-huntleywood/
Airport closed
🔗 Fri, 28 Aug 2020
— @david at Redlands airfield, United Kingdom
From a problem report:
Goodbye and thank you from Redlands Airfield.
After 32 years of our operating our grass strip airfield, based in the village of Wanborough to the east of Swindon in Wiltshire, we have now closed.
We would like to thank our customers and supporters for making Redlands a wonderful site for microlights and skydiving - and for the many thousands raised for charity at the airfield.
Joe and Sarah Smith
"Peace for our time"
🔗 Tue, 25 Aug 2020
— @david at Heston Aerodrome, United Kingdom
This was the aerodrome where PM Neville Chamberlain arrived back from Munich on 30 September 1938, stood outside the airplane, and waved the Anglo-German declaration for the photographers. The airfield was decommissioned in 1947 when the government chose nearby Heathrow as the site for London's major post-war airport.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_for_our_time
AEXperience
🔗 Mon, 20 Jan 2020
— @Saarscot at RAF Shawbury, United Kingdom
Once a month for Air Experience with the ATC
GLIDING
🔗 Mon, 20 Jan 2020
— @Saarscot at RAF Ternhill, United Kingdom
I used to go there every weekend to do my Gliding Proficiency in the ATC
Great facilities. Friendly airport team
🔗 Thu, 01 Aug 2019
— @JackBC04 at Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport, United Kingdom
Pilots-
FISO Clive is great in the tower along with his friendly colleague who books you out. Good choices of Runway. Asphalt. Not a long taxi. Airport Manager is hard-working and eager. Good fuel prices. Competitive landing fees. JetA1 and 100LL available.
Visitors-
Great Café with a wide range of snacks, sandwiches hot, and beverages. Easy navigation from car park with plenty of spaces daily to café. Garden area for youngers to play around and watch the aircrafts.
re: BRIZE 2019.
🔗 Tue, 02 Jul 2019
— @sherriff at RAF Brize Norton, United Kingdom
Reply to @:
https://www.raf.mod.uk/our-organisation/stations/raf-brize-norton/flying-info/#defence-aerodrome-manual
BRIZE 2019.
🔗 Tue, 02 Jul 2019
— @sherriff at RAF Brize Norton, United Kingdom
Busy military aerodrome.
Based aircraft types, currently......
Military.
A330.... A2A refuel, Passenger, Freight, VIP.
C17.....Heavylift freight.
A400....Freight.
C130J....Freight, Tactical, Paradropping.
Civilian.
Skyvan/Dornier20....parachute training under civilian contract.
PA28.....Brize flying club.....civilian.
Visiting aircraft strictly ppr.
London Heathrow Airport
🔗 Sat, 08 Jun 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom
Check out arrivals and departures time tables from London Heathrow Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) - Arrivals
https://flightradar.live/en/flights/eur/gb/london-heathrow-airport-lhr-arrivals/
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) - Departures
https://flightradar.live/en/flights/eur/gb/london-heathrow-airport-lhr-departures/
GREAT CAFE
🔗 Thu, 21 Mar 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Fishburn Airfield, United Kingdom
There's a great Cafe here.
Runway change
🔗 Wed, 27 Feb 2019
— @Woody77wood at RNAS Culdrose, United Kingdom
Main runway designation now 29 - 11
Runways aren’t lighted!!!
🔗 Fri, 01 Feb 2019
— @Feefee at RAF Woodvale, United Kingdom
This marvellous airport does not have lit runways.
Mod Base
🔗 Fri, 18 Jan 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at St. Athan Airport, United Kingdom
Certainly is an interesting airfield to land at, big wide runway. Not a lot to do there other than have a tea or coffee. Being a military getting on and off can be a little difficult%. Bring photo ID if you want to go off camp and allow extra time to be ferried on and off camp.
(no subject)
🔗 Tue, 31 Jul 2018
— Anonymous Flyer at Aberporth Airport, United Kingdom
It's called West Wales Airport these days. And it's not in Aberporth, it's in Blaenannerch. It was called Aberporth Aerodrome back in the days when it was purely for use by MoD Aberporth (which was never in Aberporth but in nearby Parcllyn). Then again, "Aberporth" is a lot easier to spell.than "Blaenannerch." And a lot easier to say than "Parcllyn" (the Welsh double-ell isn't what a non-Welsh person thinks it is). But "West Wales Airport" is even easier.
It's never been the same since they extended the runway and re-routed the B4333 so it wasn't close to the end of the runway. There used to be traffic lights on that road for when a plane was taking off or landing, and a sign that meant "give way to low-flying aircraft."
Home, sweet home
🔗 Sun, 10 Jun 2018
— @DaveJesse at Aberdeen Dyce Airport, United Kingdom
Spent many days happily playing with helicopters out of this airport back in the '90s.
PPR
🔗 Thu, 31 May 2018
— Anonymous Flyer at Lower Manor Farm Airstrip, United Kingdom
Is it possible to get PPR to land here ? I have a warrior 140 ?
light aircraft visiting
🔗 Thu, 31 May 2018
— Anonymous Flyer at Newton Peveril Airfield, United Kingdom
Could you land a warrior 140 ? how much are landing frees and over night ?
(no subject)
🔗 Thu, 31 May 2018
— Anonymous Flyer at Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field), United Kingdom
Will this take light aircraft ? such as a warrior 140 ?
Change of plan
🔗 Thu, 24 May 2018
— Anonymous Flyer at Liverpool John Lennon Airport, United Kingdom
Thought I'd take a look at the airport but now I think I should buy some gold.
Flying with ELUAS
🔗 Sat, 19 May 2018
— Anonymous Flyer at RAF Brawdy, United Kingdom
Flew from RAF Brawdy with the East Lowlands University Air Squadron in 1976, flying RAF Bulldogs. Incredible fun. First experience of the "Goldfish Bowl Effect" when the blue of the sea and the blue of the sky merged. Didn't realise anything was wrong, (and that I was disorientated), until the controls went all sloppy on me. Recovered facing toward land. Learnt a lot that day.
Don't take a taxi!!!
🔗 Thu, 12 Apr 2018
— @david at Bristol Airport, United Kingdom
Long wait in line to get a chit, then very expensive for the short drive into town.
Definition of "liquid"
🔗 Thu, 12 Apr 2018
— @Sam_Butler at Manchester Airport, United Kingdom
Be aware of what is now considered 'liquid' and therefore subject to separate screening procedures and personal allowance when passing through security. This used to be my home airport, so I've flown to and from MAN on many occasions. This time however, clearing security at T1, a recorded message repeated saying that inhalers and deodorant are liquids. What I didn't realise is that even solid stick deodorant and powder inhalers are, apparently, "liquids". I challenged the staff on inspection and they told me there are three main English dictionaries: Oxford, Collins, and Manchester Airport. So even though literally nothing is actually liquid, they have this definition.
Saint Athan
🔗 Fri, 06 Apr 2018
— Anonymous Flyer at St. Athan Airport, United Kingdom
Saint Athan is a great airfield to land at £12 per tone very good with GA aircraft and you handled by Horizon flight training and you get to look around there hangar
(no subject)
🔗 Sat, 31 Mar 2018
— Anonymous Flyer at Ledbury Airport, United Kingdom
You can go to Heathrow and it will be £2000
Ballone Castle Airstrip
🔗 Mon, 26 Mar 2018
— Anonymous Flyer at Ballone Castle Airstrip, United Kingdom
This is a sheep field used occasionally as a private airstrip.
Steep Approach, Steep Prices!
🔗 Thu, 22 Mar 2018
— @PhillipMacken at London City Airport, United Kingdom
Little airport with a big price tag, Fantastically convenient but heavy on the pound!
HAPPY VAL'S DAY...
🔗 Thu, 15 Feb 2018
— @sarfoairlines at London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom
I want say Wishes Happy Valentine to Mireille & Nilda of the Locuna Family...Luv u all..Kiss..Motch...
Bandits angels 20!
🔗 Tue, 30 Jan 2018
— Anonymous Flyer at RAF Lossiemouth, United Kingdom
Keep a watch out fellows, you may find a Eurofighter up your arse!
In relation to noise comments
🔗 Tue, 30 Jan 2018
— Anonymous Flyer at Old Park Farm Airstrip, United Kingdom
As you maybe aware RAF pilots hate your noise too, the noise of your lips spewing drivel and the intensely deafening sound off your fingers on your keyboard. May you do us all a favor and back track to your house and fold your wings, RAF guys and girls on the other hand keep up the good work!! Tallyho!
Nah!
🔗 Tue, 30 Jan 2018
— Anonymous Flyer at Slieve Croob Airfield, United Kingdom
Too many weekend warriors
From the Otter pilot
🔗 Thu, 14 Dec 2017
— @FlightinstructorOnline at Barra Airport, United Kingdom
Pilot notes: Find airport info on http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com airport information
For Tidal info, consult the tables for "Barra North Bay". Generally speaking when the tide is below 3.0 meter the runways are usable. The first to be flooded is runway 29, then 33, lastly 25.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/coast_and_sea/tide_tables/7/314
There are normally two scheduled flights a day with a turn-around time of 20-30 minutes. The twin otters will receive priority so plan a landing and departure at other times. Schedules are at irregular, but published times.
It is advisable to phone Barra airport authority before departure.
Seriously!!!!
🔗 Mon, 11 Dec 2017
— @tanis8472 at RAF Coningsby, United Kingdom
Its an RAF airbase. No access to civil air.
Lousy transit airport
🔗 Mon, 23 Oct 2017
— @Jogge at London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom
Complicated and difficult to get around, service and shops not great. Not a good transit ariport in my view.
Hello...
🔗 Sun, 08 Oct 2017
— @sarfoairlines at London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom
Hello,every this is JULIAN,it's my Greatest Wish to Travel to the UNITED KINGDOM(LONDON),fortunately i discovered Some friends that help this journey accomplished.Anyway,i would to say Big Thankx to these friends,i.e Nilda & Mireille Locuna Dougan of N17.God Bless with much Comfort them for their kindest Curtesy...
Where
🔗 Tue, 15 Aug 2017
— Anonymous Flyer at RAF Leeming Air Base, United Kingdom
What's the flight heading from Durham Tees Valley
Wheelchair Access
🔗 Mon, 14 Aug 2017
— Anonymous Flyer at Humberside Airport, United Kingdom
The CAA have just published their second annual survey of the quality of assistance for passengers with a disability or reduced mobility. It covers the 30 busiest U.K. airports.
The only airports to be rated Very Good in both surveys were Humberside and Norwich.
(no subject)
🔗 Sat, 01 Jul 2017
— @DaveKing at Hunsdon Airfield, United Kingdom
Now changed
Airfield name incorrectly spelt
🔗 Sat, 01 Jul 2017
— @DaveKing at Hunsdon Airfield, United Kingdom
Hunsdon is spelt with an o and not a e
(no subject)
🔗 Mon, 19 Jun 2017
— @KBaer at London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom
Big
Noise at Old Park Farm airfield.
🔗 Fri, 12 May 2017
— Anonymous Flyer at Old Park Farm Airstrip, United Kingdom
The noise of the aerobatics is not from old Park its the RAF trainers who fly from St Athen to overhead Margam park to practice. We the pilots at Old Park would be very happy if they would stop as it annoys us too. Try contacting the officer commanding at St Athan and asking them to stop! We have and were told because its open airspace they can do what they want.And that is true.However if you do have an issue with the flying at Old Park call Rob on 07989537508. Then we can address the problem. The last thing we want is unhappy neighbours!
brian norton
🔗 Mon, 08 May 2017
— @ChrisM at Upavon Aerodrome, United Kingdom
Hi Brian, Can't put a face to your name. I first went to Upavon on 9th July 1961 and was active in the club until mid November, as I was stationed at waterbeach and started flying at Duxford then.
Hope you are well and still flying. Chris (micro)
re: Moonrakers Soaring Club, RAFGSA
🔗 Sun, 07 May 2017
— Anonymous Flyer at Upavon Aerodrome, United Kingdom
Reply to @ChrisM: We must have met. I went solo during that year. I was introduced by fellow Hull guys Colin Wray and David Ellis. We were on Fitters (Wireless and Radar) courses at Yatesbury. I hope you see this blog, as I see your entry is back in 2011! I remember one day, flying was suspended when some Groupie came with his autogiro and gave a demo. I understand it was used by him in Bond films. Brian Norton.
Great Airport Beats Manchester and London Airports
🔗 Fri, 21 Apr 2017
— Anonymous Flyer at Birmingham International Airport, United Kingdom
This is a great airport to fly from, good people good facilities and good choice of scheduled and charter flights. Airport not to blame for luggage delays they do not provide luggage staff the airlines do.
viewing aircraft!
🔗 Wed, 29 Mar 2017
— Anonymous Flyer at London Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom
Hi there, I would like to know where you can watch planes safely without breaking the law or interfering with the airport security and police?
I have found 1 or 2 places. 1 is on the footbridge 117 over the railway line just to the north of the airport between Horley and Gatwick. 2 is also on a bridge 120 by the perimeter road (A23). On the footpath between Charlwood and Ifield Hall by the approach lights. Lastly another up on the hill by Russ Hill Hotel near Ifield Windmill. I hope this helps people!?
Noise
🔗 Mon, 27 Mar 2017
— Anonymous Flyer at Old Park Farm Airstrip, United Kingdom
You have a very annoying airobatic type plane taking off from your airstrip .Im sure there must be regulations for noise . All the other aircraft I have heard and seen have been fine. They take off and clear off. Im sure you will know what aircraft and how to baffle the noise.
RUNWAY DETAILS
🔗 Tue, 28 Feb 2017
— @JamesT at Lashenden (Headcorn) Airfield, United Kingdom
The main runways on this site are listed as 29/11 when in fact they've been 28/10 for nearly 5 years now...
Propeller Inn is Fab
🔗 Sun, 26 Feb 2017
— Anonymous Flyer at Bembridge Airport, United Kingdom
Flew into Bembridge yesterday with the Miss's. Had an absolutely 1st class meal at the Propeller - it's a must do. Sea Bass and Duck - just delicious. And only £15 to land. Beats the alternatives.
Outside tiedowns open hanger space plus storage
🔗 Thu, 23 Feb 2017
— Anonymous Flyer at Brimpton Airfield, United Kingdom
Outside tiedowns open hanger space plus storage Now available 07882471000
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