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*Authors: David Taylor, Martin Gregorie 
*Created: 26-Jul-2022
*Version: OpenField v1.0.4
*Format:  Field Note
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*                       Control Points for UK Airfields                       +
*                               Various sources                               +
*                                                                             +
*    This file marks landable fields in the UK so that when a task is         +
*    aborted, the nearest fields which are not BGA TPs can be shown by        +
*    your navigation system, and potentially used as an alternative to        +
*    landing in long crop, especially in midsummer.                           +
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*    The airfields have been verified using Google Earth and the UKGA         +
*    website to check lat & long, identify runways, frequencies and hazard    +
*    warnings. The airfields may not be suitable for all gliders: it is the   +
*    pilot's responsibility to determine whether  an airfield is suitable     +
*    for landing his glider given his skill level and experience.             +
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*                      UNOFFICIAL, USE AT YOUR OWN RISK                       +
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*    Farmers strips get ploughed over, and even concrete runways get dug up.  +
*    There is no warranty as to the currency of these landable fields. You    +
*    could arrive low to something marked as a field in this file, and find   +
*    that there is no safe landing.                                           +
*                                                                             +
*    Always consult the relevant publications for current and correct         +
*    information. This service is provided free of charge with no warrantees, +
*    expressed or implied.                                                    +
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*                        User assumes all risk of use.                        +
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[ACB Alconbry]
Disused USAF Base.
The landable area is 2.4km east of
the ACB Alconbury turnpoint.
Runways are used to store containers
and cars etc.
Also used for HGV training. Beware
traffic cones.
Selected as a new Enterprise Zone so
activity may increase.
No re-launches or aero tows.
12/30 concrete 1500m x 45m

[AbbotsleyFrm]
10K SEE of St. Neots
01/19 grass 457m x 27m

[AbergvnnyFrm]
A40,hedge v.close on W.
15/33 grass 480m x 18m

[AlcesterStrp]
Crop both sides of runway.
Trailers and ramp in centre of RWY.
Use either end.
00/18 grass 406m x 20m
00/18 grass 348m x 20m

[Andrewsfield]
Andrewsfield Radio 130.555
Circuits RH, 700ft QFE
09L grass 799m x 18m
27L grass 799m x 18m

[Archerfield]
Crop to S, tiedown N of RWY.
07/25 grass 570m x 20m

[AtherstonFrm]
07/25 grass 847m x 21m

[Attlebridge]
15K W of Norwich.
Land between turkey sheds.

[BICester]
Bicester Radio 129.980
An original 'Round' airfield, so no
marked runways but regular runs are
used.
If landing during gliding operations
do not cross the extended centre line
on approach.
Stay right of strip for a RH circuit
and left of strip for a LH circuit.
Re-launches and aero-tows OK.

[Bagby]
06/24 grass 679m x 18m
15/33 grass 358m x 16m via sewage
works for 15arr/33dep

[Balado Farm]
Balado Radio 118.605
Use NE side of 03/21 concrete strip.
Rock festival venue.
03/21 grass 550m x 120m

[Barton]
Barton Information 120.255
Tiedown S end of 14/32.
09R grass 520m x 30m
27L grass 624m x 30m
02/20 grass 535m x 30m
14/32 grass 397m x 30m

[Bassingbourn]
Disused airfield.
Beware RC model aircraft, land
yachts.
Mothballed: poss. difficult access.
Trees on E approach.
No aero tows.
06/24 asphalt 725m x 44m
06/24 grass 600m x 75m S of asphalt
16/34 asphalt 475m x 44m

[Beccles]
Beccles Radio 120.380
5K ESE of Beccles
09/27 521m x 21m concrete/grass
surface

[Bedford]
Bedford Radio 119.030
North of Bedford.
Approach from south.
No undershoot either approach.
LH 26 over fence
RH 08 over car park and fence
Aero tows possible: not tried.
08/26 concrete 1075m x 29m Use E end.

[Benson]
Benson Approach 120.900
Benson Tower 127.150
Military airfield, call
Circuits 01 RH, 19 LH
01/19 asphalt 1823m x 46m

[Benwick]
11K SW of March
Canal on N threshold.
Crop,track on W side with trees at
midpoint.
Crop on E side.
02/34 grass 622m x 19m

[Berrow]
RWY surrounded by crops on all sides.
06/24 grass 700m x 24m

[BookerAirfld]
Wycombe Tower 126.555
Wycombe AS 121.780
06/24 asphalt 735m x 23m
06/24 grass 610m x 23m
17/35 grass 695m x 30m

[Boughton]
Marham Approach 124.150
8k S of Marham
Inside Marham MATZ: call Marham
Approach
08/26 grass 355m x 24m
15/33 grass 388m x 24m

[Brimpton]
Brimpton Radio 135.130
07/25 grass 535m x 28m

[BryngwynBach]
07/25 grass 800m x 28m

[CAB Cambrdgs]
Avoid: inside Cambridge LOA radio
zone or Lakenheath/Mildenhall CMATZ

[CAMbridgNrth]
WTB Waterbeach North is preferred
Outside Cambridge LOA radio zone and
Lakenheath/Mildenhall CMATZ

[CAS CmbrdgSt]
Avoid: inside Cambridge LOA radio
zone or Lakenheath/Mildenhall CMATZ

[CAW CmbrdgWs]
Avoid: inside Cambridge LOA radio
zone or Lakenheath/Mildenhall CMATZ

[CRL CrwlndAr]
Crowland Radio 129.980
A small aero tow gliding site.
Gliders fly RH circuits and power fly
LH circuits.
Narrow runways: land as far right as
possible.
Airfield is surrounded by drainage
channels.
Aero-tows OK.
03/21 grass 600m x 60m
09/27 grass 582m x 57m

[Caernarfon]
Caernarfon Radio 122.255
08/26 asphalt 938m x 23m
02/20 asphalt 1080m x 23m

[Calcot]
02/20 grass 880m x 24m hedge at S end

[Cambridge]
Cambridge Approach 120.965
Cambridge Tower 125.905
4k E of Cambridge.
Busy field: MUST call before landing.
Listen on 123.600 inside 15km.
Contact them if conflicted.
Info shared with Lakenheath.
Aero-tows not possible.
05/23 asphalt 1606m x 45m
05/23 grass 895m x 35m
10/28 grass 695m x 35m

[Cardington]
Grass field round Airship Hangars S
of Bedford.
In Danger Area D206.
Beware airships and balloons, some
with wire tethers.
Unknown number and distribution of
sensor poles on the grass areas.
Aero tow possibilities unknown.
09/27 grass 390m x 17m

[CarlislArprt]
Carlisle Approach 123.600
Carlisle Tower 123.600
Para ATSU London Info 124.600
07/25 asphalt 1837m x 30m
01/19 asphalt 938m x 23m

[Chalgrove]
Chalgrove Radio 125.410
Benson Zone 120.900
06/24 asphalt 1273m x 47m
13/31 asphalt 1787m x 47m
18/36 asphalt 1207m x 47m

[Charterhall]
Runway surface rough.
Airfield is farmed.
Always check runway for stock which
may encroach onto the runway.
Beware fence crossing E end of the
runway.
Use full 1000m in emergency.
07/25 asphalt 590m x 20m

[Chatteris DZ]
Chatteris Parachutes 129.905
MUST call before landing.
Only land after POSITIVE response.
No response = keep clear: don't land.
Telephone wires along road.
Microlights in circuit at all times.
Aero-tows OK.
01/19 grass 615m x 30m
06/24 grass 450m x 34m

[Chetwynd]
Mown grass field 800m x 700m
Has 200m square with marked corners
in centre.
Beware small windsock in the square.

[ChurchFenton]
Church Fenton Approach 126.505
16/34 asphalt 1470m x 45m
06/24 asphalt 1710m x 45m

[Cottesmore]
Cottesmore Tower 122.100
Cottesmore Tower 130.200
Slight uphill slope on 22
04/22 asphalt 2755m x 60m

[Coventry]
Coventry Information 123.830
05/23 asphalt 2008m x 46m

[Cranfield]
Cranfield Approach 122.855
Cranfield Tower 134.930
37km WSW from GRL
MUST call before landing.
Call when passing appreciated.
Tug landing fee is by weight:
Rallye/Robin costs less than Pawnee.
Aero-tows OK.
Grass strips (preferred) between
asphalt strip and hangars
03/21 grass 300m x 23m
03/21 asphalt 1583m x 46m
17/35 grass 320m x 21m

[Cromer]
Cromer Radio 118.265
4k S of Cromer
Fixed wing: Left-hand circuit at
600ft AGL
Helicopters: Right-hand circuit at
600ft AGL
04/22 grass 602m x 25m
15/33 grass 378m x 20m

[Cumbernauld]
Cumbernauld Radio 120.605
Circuits 1000ft, 08 L/H, R26 R/H
08/26 asphalt 820m x 23m

[DUNstblArfld]
Dunstable Radio 119.905
Contained within Class D Controlled
Airspace: Luton CTR SFC-3500
Only Pilots that have taken off from
Dunstable and have had a current
airspace briefing can land back at
the site.
No re-launches or Aero tow retrieves.

[Derby]
Derby Radio 118.355
All-grass airfield.
05/23 grass 547m x 20m
10/28 grass 453m x 20m
17/35 grass 594m x 20m

[Dishforth]
Dishforth Tower 122.100
Dishforth Radio 130.100
10/28 asphalt 937m x 45m
16/33 asphalt 1557m x 45m

[DroitwichFrm]
N half: mown 27m wide.
S half: mown 12m strip with rough
borders to 35m.
May be private.
04/22 grass 940m x 26m

[Duxford]
Duxford Info 122.080
MUST call before landing.
Relatively busy airfield for GA and
historic aircraft.
Air displays NOTAMed.
Avoid when NOTAMed.
On A505/M11 junction.
Gas venting station SE of aerodrome.
Min ht. 3200ft
Aero-tows OK.
06/24 grass 900m x 50m
06/24 asphalt 1334m x 42m

[EDGehill]
Edgehill Traffic 129.980
Shenington Gliding Club
The club usually operates from one of
their two grass runways.
The club operates both Winch and Aero
tow 7 Days a Week.
Conform to the circuits and landing
areas used by other gliders.
Terrain drops away rapidly at each
end of the N-S run.
At the Southern end it's not so
obvious until you're on the approach.
There can also be a significant wind
gradient.
Re-launches and aero tows OK.
16/34 grass 656m x 90m
10/28 grass 890m x 95m

[East Fortune]
East Fortune Radio 118.750 (not
continuously manned)
Circuits to south.
11/29 concrete 1000m x 40m centre
06/24 concrete 580m x 40m west end
(helipad)

[East Winch]
10K N of Marham in MATZ.
Hangar and aircraft at west end.
10/28 grass 653m x 25m
11/29 grass 606m x 27m

[Elvington]
Church Fenton Approach 126.505
York Radio 119.630
Avoid use if possible.
08/26 asphalt 1628m x 60m

[Enstone]
Enstone Radio 129.880
Overhead joins preferred.
Circuits to the north.
RH for 26, LH for 08.
Group A 800ft QFE.
Gliders/MG/microlites use tight inner
circuit at 600ft QFE.
Avoid overflying villages.
08/26 asphalt 1100m x 40m
08/26 grass 800m x 40m

[EttingtonFld]
Trees on threshold of 12.
Crops on other sides.
12/30 grass 468m x 32m

[FOXton]
Avoid: inside Cambridge LOA radio
zone or Lakenheath/Mildenhall CMATZ

[Fanner'sFarm]
Hedges on both thresholds and S side.
Crop on N.
06/24 grass 380m x 25m

[Felixkirk]
Felixkirk Traffic 135.475
Circuits 800ft to West, avoiding
village.
National Grid pylons run N-S close to
the W of airfield. Circuits are over
the pylons.
Airfield within Topcliffe MATZ.
Trees on W edge of strip.
Buildings both sides of North end of
strip.
15/33 grass 450m x 24m

[Felthorpe]
8K NW of Norwich airport.
Now in the Norwich TMA so call
Norwich first.
Join overhead at 1000' QFE.
Circuits at 500' QFE,R05,R16
RH,R23,R34 LH.
Windsock and landing T adjacent to
runway intersection.
Caution: Telephone cables on final to
RW23 (marked with orange balls).
Caution: 1.5m wire fence at threshold
RW16.
Caution: Landfill site (dotted red
line) - increased bird activity.
05/23 grass 487m x 26m
16/34 grass 436m x 28m

[Fenland]
Fenland Radio 122.930
Power circuits to W for 36/18 and to
S for 08/26.
Runway 08/26 may not be wide enough
for gliders.
Airfield closed on Mondays: runway
maintenance possible.
Aero tows OK.
08/26 grass 670m x 18m unlicensed
18/36 grass 518m x 30m

[Fife]
Fife Radio 130.450
Grass airfield.
07/25 asphalt 700m x 18m

[Finmerefield]
Finmere Traffic 135.475
Microlight flight training
organisation.
Prior radio call is advisable
(SafetyCom 135.475MHz).
Beware HGV training.
Be prepared for a less than friendly
reception and a demand for a landing
fee.
Boot Sales / Public Markets take
place at weekends.
10/28 asphalt 700m x 44m unlicensed

[Firs Farm]
Crop both sides
05/23 grass 586m x 17m

[Fishburn]
Low hedge on N side, crop on S side.
Upslope on R26.
08/26 grass 746m x 18m

[Fowlmere]
Fowlmere Radio 135.705
Modern Air Training and Maintenance
organisation.
Prior radio call is advisable.
Close to Duxford Airfield so beware
of aircraft operation from that
location.
Aero tows OK.
07/25 grass 709m x 28m

[Full Sutton]
Full Sutton Radio 120.105
Circuits at 800ft, R04 LH, R22 RH.
Expect wind shear at R22 threshold
with wind from 240-360.
Do not overfly nearby prison.
04/22 grass 715m x 55m

[GRL GrnsdnLd=HOME]
Gransden Radio 131.280
Use any circuit direction.
04/22 grass 1365m x 81m
09/27 grass 1041m x 31m
16/34 grass 903m x 93m

[Gamston]
Gamston Radio 130.480
03/21 asphalt 1203m x 30m
14/32 asphalt 799m x 18m

[Gloucester]
Gloucester Approach 120.980
Gloucester Tower 122.905
Gloucester Information 127.480
Gloucester Approach 128.555
04/22 asphalt 893m x 34m
09/27 asphalt 992m x 36m
18/36 asphalt 799m x 18m
04/22 grass 304m x 19m S of asphalt
04/22

[GreatMssnghm]
Marham Approach 124.150
Halfway between kings Lynn and
Fakenham.
Concrete runways in triangle.
Threshold on runway 22 starts at
triangle.
Hangar is SW on peri track.
04/22 grass 292m x 52m outside
triangle
04/22 concrete 340m x 20m close crop
09/27 grass 267m x 38m
09/27 concrete 450m x 21m
14/32 concrete 410m x 16m close crop

[Gunton Park]
10K S of Cromer
Mown strip in a grass field.
18/36 grass 740m x 22m

[HTN Honingtn]
Lakenheath Radar 128.900
Honington Airfield 122.100
It is imperative to make a Radio call
before landing.
No longer an active RAF flying
station but still home to the RAF
Regiment.
Some RAF Flying Clubs Association
(RAFFCA) aircraft operate from here.
Honington accept genuine 'emergency
and precautionary diversions'.
A land out qualifies as a weather
diversion. However the greeting may
not be welcoming and there will be
paperwork to complete!
Airfield is still used by RAF and
Army Rotary aircraft.
No aero tows.

[HUSbndsBswrt]
Hus Bos Traffic 127.580
Conform to the circuits and landing
areas used by other gliders.
Glider circuits are normally north of
the field but may be south on
occasions.
Power circuits are south of the
field.
There is no "Dead side".
Do not over-fly the airfield:
winching.
Police helicopter operations on south
side of airfield. Call sign 'Police
22'.
Tow planes fly a 300ft circuit
Relaunches and aerotow are OK.
10/26 grass 1400m x 120m
15/33 grass 515m x 41m

[Hanley]
Trees against S side of 05
05/23 grass 484m x 23m

[HardwckArfld]
9K W of Bungay
12/30 concrete 1030m x 40m

[Hawarden]
Hawarden Approach 120.055
Hawarden Tower 124.955
RMZ
04/22 asphalt 1432m x 45m

[Haywood]
Note: 20m wide near E end
10/28 grass 390m x 24m

[Hethel]
5K ESE of Wymondham - Lotus track
05/23 concrete 1037m x 35m

[High Easter]
RWY 26 approach over High Easter
village and road.
RWY 08 approach through gap in trees.
Crop on both sides.
08/26 grass 515m x 20m

[Holly Meadow]
Hangar alongside 04 approach.
Crop both sides of runway
04/22 grass 570m x 17m

[Hulcot Farm]
Farm Strip close to Milton Keynes and
M1 J13. 4km South of Cranfield.
A Farm Strip so usual caveats apply.
Last reported successful outlanding
2010.
No aero tows.
07/25 grass 488m x 42m

[Humberside]
Humberside TWR 124.905
Humberside APP/RAD 119.130
Humberside ATIS 124.130
Humberside RAD 129.255
02/20 asphalt 1957m x 45m
08/26 asphalt 872m x 28m

[Husthwaite]
Rough grass airfield, mown runways.
Trees on threshold of 14 and 18.
04/22 grass 415m x 21m
14/32 grass 300m x 21m
18/36 grass 356m x 13m

[Kemble]
Kemble Information 118.430
Circuits LH by default.
1000ft QFE, 600ft QFE microlights,
300ft QFE paramotors.
08/26 asphalt 1580m x 46m
13/31 asphalt 791m x 46m
03/21 grass 350m x 16m microlites
only
08/26 grass 500m x 22m

[Kirkbride]
Kirkbride Radio 124.400 (not always
manned)
10/28 asphalt 1174m x 42m

[Kirknewton]
Gliding at weekends.
Runway v. rough except 100-200m at
each end.
Mown grass on each side.
06/24 asphalt 940m x 48m

[Knettishall]
5K NEE of Honington in MATZ
Line of trees can cause turbulence on
Westerly approach.
Buildings on R08 threshold.
Trees close on S of R24 approach.
08/24 grass 400m x 40m extends E 350m
x 22m

[Knockin]
Hedge along N side, crop on S side.
09/27 grass 650m x 20m

[KrkbymrsdArf]
03/21 grass 700m x 30m

[LINton DU]
04/22 asphalt 1675m x 42m
10/28 asphalt 1154m x 42m

[LYVeden]
Lyveden Radio 129.980
Welland Gliding Club.
Club operates both winch and aero
tow. Weekends only plus Wednesdays
during the summer.
Relaunches and aerotow are OK.
07/25 grass 1100m x 40m

[Lakenheath]
Lakenheath Radar 128.900
Lakenheath Tower 122.100
Contact within 20NM esp N of GRW-
SOHam line.
Info is shared with Cambridge.
Use as last resort/emergency:
Greeting likely to be authoritative
but fair. Will be paperwork.
MUST make a Radio call prior to
landing.
Lots of heavy fast traffic, fixed
wing and rotary.
No aero tows.
05/23 asphalt 2080m x 42m

[Lane Farm]
Tree on 06 threshold.
06/24 grass 610m x 30m

[Langar]
Langar Radio 129.905
East Midlands 134.180
Very active parachuting site. MUST
call before entering circuit.
If no reply call East Midlands
Approach on 134.180 who will know if
they are active.
Whole field in crop. Access looks
difficult.
07/25 asphalt 1100m x 45m

[Ledbury Farm]
Ledbury Traffic 135.480
Circuits LH 1000ft QFE.
25 approach over 30ft power line.
25 threshold offset 110m to avoid
high-sided traffic on the road.
Crop both sides of strip.
07/25 grass 730m x 18m

[Leeming]
Leeming Zone 133.375
15/33 asphalt 1500m x 40m

[Leicester]
Leicester Radio 122.130
04/22 asphalt 490m x 18m
06/24 grass 353m x 39m
10/28 asphalt 935m x 30m
15/33 asphalt 495m x 18m
16/34 grass 418m x 30m

[LittlRssngtn]
Little Rissington Radio 120.775
Call before landing wherever
possible.
637 VGS Gliding Squadron only operate
intermittently.
At other times radio is unmanned and
the airfield locked down.
When access may be problematical.
Contact GRL office for phone numbers
at Little Riss.
04/22 asphalt 1200m
09/27 asphalt 1100m condition unknown
04/22 asphalt 1200m condition unknown

[LittleGrnsdn]
Little Gransden Radio 130.855
Aerobatic activation 131.275
Call before landing wherever
possible.
Aerobatic box to 3000 ft.
Land inside marked runway. Other
areas may be obstructed.
Air Display each August Bank Holiday
which attracts large crowds: keep
clear.
Circuits LH 28, RH 10
Aero tows OK.
10/28 grass 570m x 25m

[LittleSnorng]
7K NE of Fakenham
Circuits LH 800ft QFE.
Exercise caution when taxiing due to
loose stones esp. between taxiway
(R10) and threshold R07.
Beware of agricultural vehicles on
the airfield, esp taxiway (10/28).
RWY 10/28 is a taxiway but is
suitable for takeoff and landing.
RWY 07/25 runway should be used
whenever possible.
07/25 asphalt 470m x 23m grass
extension of 377m.
10/28 asphalt 700m x 16m

[LittleStghtn]
Little Staughton Traffic 135.480
Gate locked when airfield closed
(weekends).
Gate intercom to offsite control
room. Use for field access.
Main gate is on main road West of
airfield.
Aero tows OK.
06/24 asphalt 1456m x 42m rough
surface

[Llanbedr]
Llanbedr Radio 118.930
05/23 asphalt 1308m x 45m
15/33 asphalt 1300m x 45m
17/35 asphalt 2190m x 45m

[Long Marston]
Long Marston Radio 129.825
Glidesport UK's base
Circuits 02 RH, 20 LH 600ft QFE.
Circuits 04 LH, 22 RH 500ft QFE.
Don't overfly prison 15km WSW of
airfield
Dont overfly village on W or farm on
N.
04/22 asphalt 500m x 45m used for
drag racing
16/34 grass 300m x 45m rough ?

[Ludham]
10K N of Acle
Approach to 25 over hangar.
07/25 concrete 500m x 22m

[LvnhmFrmStrp]
Disused WWII RAF station, one part of
which is used as a Farm Strip.
Usual caveats regarding Farm strips,
including narrowness especially when
crops are high.
Aero tows OK.
10/28 grass 613m x 19m

[MRM Marham]
Marham Radar 124.150
Marham Tower 118.325
Fast military jets operate Monday to
Friday.
Weekends and bank holidays Fenland
Gliding Club (RAFGSA) operate.
Weekdays - Use as last
resort/emergency: Greeting likely to
be authoritative but fair. Will be
paperwork.
MUST make a Radio call prior to
landing.
Aero tows possible at weekends.
Land only on the prepared grass
strips 01/19 or 06/24
Multitude of obstructions exist
elsewhere on the airfield.
01/19 grass 930m x 30m
06/24 grass 890m x 30m

[MainHallFarm]
Main Hall Farm Traffic 135.480
Home of the e-Go aeroplanes company.
Farm Strip midway between Hilton,
Elsworth, Boxworth and Fenstation.
Friendly and accommodating landowner:
Charlie Papworth
Aero tows OK.
09/27 grass 750m x 23m

[ManrFrmGlttn]
10K SSW of Peterborough.
Crop N side, hedge on S side.
10/28 grass 540m x 23m

[Marshland]
11K ESE of Wisbech
RWY is along W side of canal.
Trees and house at SW end.
03/21 grass 835m x 28m

[Midlem]
Crops both sides of runways.
Trees on approach to both 05 and 23.
05/23 grass 495m x 15m
06/24 grass 489m x 17m

[Mildenhall]
Lakenheath Radar 128.900
Mildenhall Tower 122.550
Contact within 20NM esp N of GRW-
SOHam line.
Info is shared with Cambridge.
Use as last resort/emergency:
Greeting likely to be authoritative
but fair. Will be paperwork.
MUST make a Radio call prior to
landing.
Lots of heavy fast traffic, fixed
wing and Rotary.
No aero tows.
10/28 asphalt 2160m x 43m

[Milson]
Helipad on the strip.
Join overhead, LH circuits, 1000ft
QFE.
Avoid over-flying farm immediately to
W and white house to SSE.
Upslope on R34, increasing in last
5%.
16/34 grass 450m x 40m

[Milton Park]
4K NW of Peterborough, NW side Milton
Park.
Crop on both sides.
10/28 grass 1180m x 28m

[MitchellsFrm]
10K SW of Ely
Hanger at N end.
Crop both sides of strip.
01/19 grass 648m x 24m

[NMT Newmarkt]
MOU Moulton is preferred
Outside Cambridge LOA radio zone and
Lakenheath/Mildenhall CMATZ

[Nantclwyd]
Nantclyd Radio 135.480
Mown strip in grass field.
Sheep on field?
10/19 grass 1125m x 17m

[Netherthorpe]
Netherthorpe Radio 123.280
LH circuit 18 & 24 and RH circuit 06
& 36
06/24 grass 440m x 35m
18/36 grass 382m x 18m

[Newcastle]
Newcastle ATIS 118.380
Newcastle Tower 119.705
Newcastle AS 121.730
Newcastle Approach 124.380
Newcastle RAD 125.830
07/25 asphalt 2075m x 45m

[NewmrktRccrs]
Newmarket Heath Traffic 135.480
Private a/f
Don't overfly National Stud,
Paddocks, Grandstands or livestock.
Avoid race days if possible: busy air
traffic.
Expect horses, dog, people anywhere,
anytime.
Runways are hard to find.
Aero tow approval may be hard. May be
charged.
10/28 grass 1900m for Racedays
13/31 grass 770m x 70m for non-
racedays

[North Weald]
North Weald Radio 123.530
Only use 13/31 when wind or events
have closed 02/20
RWY 02/20 closed for landings
Saturday.
RWY 02/20 may be closed for ground-
based events.
02/20 asphalt 1920m x 45m
13/31 asphalt 916m x 45m

[Nottingham]
Nottingham Radio 134.880
09/27 asphalt 837m x 30m
03/21 asphalt 814m x 22m

[Nuneaton]
Mown strip in field.
08/26 grass 482m x 23m

[Old Sarum]
Old Sarum Radio 123.205
06/24 grass 735m x 48m

[Old Warden]
Old Warden Information 130.705
Avoid during Air Displays (NOTAMed)
if possible.
It is important that you make a Radio
call before landing.
Aero tows may be OK but no knowledge
of one being tried.
800ft circuit, R03 right, R21 left.
03/21 grass 518m x 20m downslope R03

[Oxford]
Oxford APP/RAD 125.090
Oxford TWR 133.430
01/19 asphalt 1316m x 19m
03/21 grass 896m x 46m
11/29 asphalt 747m x 25m

[Pelton]
Crop both sides of runway.
12/30 grass 538m x 20m

[PitsfordFild]
8K N of Northampton, by Pitsford
Water.
11/29 grass 460m x 24m crop both
sides.

[PtrbrghCnngt]
Conington Radio 129.725
Home to the Flying Club Conington and
Aerolease Ltd
Grass strip adjacent to 10/28 is
width restricted & should be avoided.
Disused western end of runway 10/28
should be avoided.
It is important that you make a Radio
call before landing.
Aero tows OK.
10/28 asphalt 987m
16/34 asphalt 800m

[RATtlesden]
Rattlesdon Radio 129.980
Conform to the circuits and landing
areas used by other gliders.
Beware overhead wire passing the SW
end of the main runway.
Club does not operate 7 days a week.
Relaunches and aerotow OK.
05/23 concrete 975m x 45m
17/35 grass 540m x 31m

[ROUghamField]
Rougham Traffic 123.165
Beware the patch of concrete at the
intersection of the two runways.
Airfield does not operate 7 days a
week.
It is important that you make a Radio
call before landing.
Info March 2013: Gate combination
code is the date of the Battle of
Trafalgar: '1805'.
Annual air display when this option
should be treated with caution.
Be aware that RC model flying also
takes place here.
Aero tows OK. Beware the new housing
estate to the West.
03/21 grass 430m x 46m
09/27 grass 930m x 56m

[RayneHallFrm]
West side of Braintree.
Crop on both sides.
09/27 grass 760m x 20m

[Rednal]
Rednal Radio 118.175
CAUTION:
Cars, tractors and HGVs cross the
runway (entrance road along RWY
03/21),
Helicopters and gyrocopters land and
practise on it.
RC model aircraft use the airspace.
Any pilots found landing without
legitimate reason will be fined.
03/21 asphalt 735m x 21m
15/33 asphalt 800m x 40m

[Rollesby]
10K NE of Acle
Hedge on W,crop on E.
R35 approach over trees & buildings.
17/35 grass 414m x 24m

[SACkville]
Sackville Radio 135.480
Sackville Flying Club which is a mix
of gliders (self-launching only!)
microlights and GA.
Beware the trees at either end of the
main runway.
Activity levels may be quite low and
so the site maybe unmanned.
Aero tows OK.
11/29 grass 1000m x 50m

[SHY Shawbury]
Shawbury Approach 133.150
Shawbury Tower 122.100
A very busy helicopter training site.
Said to welcome visiting GA pilots
with prearrangement.
Contact them before entering the
MATZ.
05/23 asphalt 1366m x 44m
05/23 grass 370m x 55m N of asphalt
05/23 W end
18/36 asphalt 1822m x 44m
18/36 grass 330m x 82m inside W peri
track

[SKF SkllngFr]
Skelling Radio 129.980
Inadvisable to use without briefing
Uneven field. Trees on E side. Slopes
W into gully.
14/32 grass 860m x 50m

[SMB SxMlBttm]
BKY Brinkley Church tower is
preferred
Outside Cambridge LOA radio zone and
Lakenheath/Mildenhall CMATZ

[SOHam]
Avoid: inside Cambridge LOA radio
zone or Lakenheath/Mildenhall CMATZ

[Sandtoft]
Sandtoft Radio 130.415
Circuit 23 RH, 05 LH.
05/23 asphalt 692m x 18m

[Sculthorpe]
7K W of Fakenham
Ex RAF decomissioned field.
Gates are normally locked.
Free flight model flying some
weekends.
05/23 asphalt 2730m x 45m
12/30 concrete 1780m x 54m
17/35 asphalt 1206m x 25m with 556m
concrete extension to N.

[Seething]
Seething Radio 118.435
8K NNE of Bungay
06/24 asphalt 800m x 17m

[SempringhmFn]
14K NW of Spalding
R10 buildings on approach.
10/28 grass 488m x 20m crop both
sides

[Sherburn]
Sherburn Radio 122.600
01/19 grass 522m x 19m
06/24 grass 647m x 18m
11/29 asphalt 615m x 18m
11/29 grass 620m x 19m

[Shipdham]
Shipdham Radio 132.255
6K S of East Dereham
Climb to 600' AGL on runway heading
before turning.
No overhead joins.
Power circuit: RH R02, LH R20
Glider circuit: LH R02, RH R20
02/20 asphalt 760m x 17m

[Shobdon]
Shobdon Radio 118.155
Herefordshire GC's base.
Glider circuits 09 LH, 27 RH, so
separate from GA and microlites.
GA circuits wide 09 RH, 27 LH 1000ft
QFE.
Microlite circuits tight 09 RH, 27 LH
500ft QFE.
Noise abatement pattern in operation
on R27.
Please see official site for details.
09/27 asphalt 836m x 17m
09/27 grass 280m x 40m gliders
09/27 grass 300m x 20m microlights S
of main runway.

[Sibson]
Sibson Radio 120.330
MUST call before landing.
Only land after POSITIVE response.
No response = keep clear: don't land.
Aero tows OK.
06/24 grass 467m x 28m
15/33 grass 422m x 17m

[SilvrstnHlpd]
Silverstone Radio 130.280
Silverstone Tower 123.330
Land on the helipad.
Closed airspace during races.
06/24 grass 448m x 31m

[Sleap]
Sleap Radio 122.455
Shropshire Gliding Group's base
05/23 asphalt 800m x 46m
18/36 asphalt 775m x 18m

[SouthCharltn]
25m gap in hedge at runway midpoint.
07/25 grass 505m x 20m

[Spanhoe]
12K WSW of Wittering.
Under Wittering MATZ stub.
Contact Wittering on 130.200 before
entering MATZ.
Trees along W side of 13/31
09/27 concrete 465m x 14m
13/31 grass 580m x 24m

[Sturgate]
Sturgate Radio 130.305
09/27 asphalt 700m x 45m
14/32 asphalt 445m x 45m

[SuttonMeadws]
Sutton Traffic 129.825
Microlight training and club centre
Runway widths may be an issue for
larger wingspan gliders.
Aero tows OK.
01/19 grass 500m x 24m
06/24 grass 480m x 21m
10/28 grass 450m x 22m

[Syerston]
Syerston Radio 128.525
ATC gliding school.
RWY 02/20 is in NE corner of field.
02/20 grass 543m x 60m marked by
white edges.
06/24 grass 580m x 40m N of asphalt
06/24 centre

[Sywell]
Sywell Information 122.705
Busy business/GA airport.
Avoid grass areas outside marked
runways.
MUST call before landing.
Call them when passing close by.
Aero tows OK.
03/21 concrete 1258m x 30m Left side
03/21 grass 671m x 30m Right side
05/23 grass 604m x 30m
15/33 grass 528m x 18m

[TIBenham]
Tibenham Radio 129.980
No overhead joins.
Winch launches to 3200ft.
Circuits must keep grass triangle in
centre. Avoid W side to stay clear of
Priory Farm.
Grass triangle in centre is landable.
Land on runway or grass. Don't use
both: hazardous transition.
Relaunches and aero tows OK.
03/21 asphalt 1600m x 46m
08/26 asphalt 700m x 46m
15/33 asphalt 1250m x 46m

[Tatenhill]
Tatenhill Radio 124.080
08/26 asphalt 700m x 28m
04/22 asphalt 900m x 28m

[Teeside]
Durham Approach 128.855
Durham ATIS 132.280
Durham Tees Valley Airport
05/23 asphalt 2285m x 46m

[Tempsford]
Concrete runways, only one of which
(SE end of 12/30) is usually
landable.
Runways (including the potentially
landable runway) may be blocked by
farm implements or materials.
No aero tows.
12/30 concrete 500m x 30m

[Ternhill]
Ternhill Tower 122.100
Mown grass field. Gliding at
weekends.
05/23 asphalt 764m x 45m
10/28 asphalt 710m x 45m

[Top Farm]
Tom Farm Traffic 135.475
Private farm strip
Strip can be narrow for gliders
particularly when the crop gets high.
Aero tows OK.
06/24 grass 820m x 22m

[Topcliffe]
Leeming Approach 133.375
ATC training on TMGs (G109)
Airfield largely cropped
03/21 asphalt 1427m x 45m
13/31 asphalt 938m x 45m

[Tower Farm]
5K SSE of Wellingborough, E side of
Wollaston.
Crop on both sides.
Roads close to both thresholds.
09/27 grass 570m x 24m

[Turweston]
Turweston Radio 122.180
Circuits 09 LH, 27 RH, 1300ft QFE.
09/27 asphalt 801m x 18m
09/27 grass 753m x 12m S side of
asphalt RWY

[Twycross]
R28 has buildings 60 from threshold.
On 18m grass strip between crops.
08/26 grass 440m x 18m

[UPWood]
Upwood Traffic 129.980
Nene Valley Gliding Club.
The club operates from a section of
the mothballed RAF Upwood which is
fenced off from the club.
The club's buildings are at the
Western end of the runway.
Operates: Weekends Bank Holidays and
Thursdays only.
There's a note on the gate with
useful phone numbers.
Conform to the circuits and landing
areas used by other gliders when
operating.
Do not attempt to land on the tarmac
runway which is inside the fence and
is of unknown condition.
Use 05/23, indicated by the 5m wide
concrete track on its NW side.
Relaunches available when active.
Aero tows OK.
05/23 grass 1000m x 92m

[UnknwnFrmStr]
Sandy Radio 128.825
Usual issues with farm strips: crop
height and possible obstructions
Narrow strip in cropped field.
Last aero tow retrieve of single
seater: July 2017
06/24 grass 650m x 18m obst at each
end

[Wellesbourne]
Wellesbourne Mountford Information
124.030
05/23 asphalt 587m x 17m
18/36 asphalt 915m x 22m

[Welshpool]
Welshpool Radio 128.005
Circuit height 1500ft
04/22 asphalt 808m x 18m

[Weybourne]
Between Blakeney and Sherringham.
Mown runways in a grass field.
15/33 grass 555m x 19m
03/21 grass 277m x 12m

[Wharf Farm]
RWY 01/19 is in a 32m gap between a
line of trees and a hedge.
RWY 11/29 is through a 30m gap in a
hedge. Also hedge on N side.
01/19 grass 400m x 17m
11/29 grass 300m x 30m

[WhiteWaltham]
White Waltham Radio 122.605
On edge of London CTZ
03/21 grass 1025m x 45m
07/25 grass 1010m x 45m
11/29 grass 930m x 30m

[Willingham]
12K NNW of Cambridge
W side hedge, E side crop.
Trees by house reduce centre to 28m.
02/20 grass 641m x 40m

[Wittering]
Wittering Approach 119.675
Wittering Tower 127.975
Home of the RAF’s Cambridge & London
University Air Squadrons & No. 5 Air
Experience Flight.
Used for RAF elementry flight
training in Grob Tutor aircraft.
Use as last resort/emergency:
Greeting likely to be authoritative
but fair. Will be paperwork.
MUST call before landing / entering
the ATZ.
Aero tows possibly OK.
08/26 asphalt 2759m x 61m

[Wolverhamptn]
Wolverhampton Information 123.005
04/22 asphalt 515m x 17m
10/28 asphalt 770m x 23m
10/28 grass 354m x 16m on S side of
asphalt 10/28
16/34 asphalt 783m x 29m

[Wombleton]
Use the North end only.
15/33 concrete 400m x 44m

[Yearby]
Trees & buildings on S side at W end.
Crop along N side.
07/25 grass 600m x 35m

[YeatsallFarm]
04/22 grass 690m x 22m