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Flying In
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Reproduced by kind permission of Pooleys Flight Equipment
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Tarmac & Grass
Turweston Aerodrome has tarmac and grass runways
- These are designated
- 09/27 hard
- 09/27 grass
- 03/21 grass
- The circuits are 09 – left hand and 27 – right hand
- 03 – right hand and 21 left hand
- The marked 09 threshold is displaced by 210m and the 27 threshold by 99m
- The tarmac runway is 1,309m x 23m with a declared distance of 1,000m between threshold bars, but as an unlicensed runway the distance of 1300m is available for take off or landing if required.
- TORA 09 from B intersection is 900m
- 09/27 grass has an available length of 800m x 23m
- 03/21 grass has an available length of 460m x 23m
Daytime parking is available and overnight parking can also be arranged. We are always pleased to welcome new arrivals and can provide permanent hangarage or parking – space permitting.
Please contact us for more information.
Local Liaison
We are keen to maintain a good relationship with our neighbours. If you have any questions about the aerodrome’s operations or would like to make a comment please call us on 01280 705400 ext 2 or email.
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All pilots flying outside mainland UK are required to complete a General Aviation Report (GAR). The form can be viewed & downloaded here
Deadlines for GAR submissions
Non EU traffic: AT LEAST 24 hours prior to arrival
EU traffic: AT LEAST 4 hours prior to arrival
Channel Island Traffic: AT LEAST 12 hours prior to arrival
If you require guidance for completing the form please click here.
Pilots flying within the Common Travel Area (Ireland, Great Britain, Isle of Man, Channel Islands) should email completed GARs to NCU; the UK Border Agency at Luton; Special Branch and EGBT here.
Completed forms for pilots flying OUTSIDE the Common Travel area should be emailed to NCU; the UK Border Agency at Luton; and EGBT here.
The UK Border Agency at Luton request can be contacted on 07775 825682.
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| Fixed Wing Aircraft | Type Example | Price £ Includes VAT | Min fuel uplift for reduced L/fee | Reduced L/fee inc VAT |
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| Single piston 2 seats | C152, PA38, RV4, C42 | 15 | 50L | 9 |
| Single piston 4+ seats | PA28, C172, RV10, Cirrus, PA32, BE36, C210 | 18 | 60L | 12 |
| Twin piston | PA34, C310, BE58 | 25 | 100L | 18 |
| Single turbine | PA46T, TBM700 | 30 | 150L | 18 |
| Twin turbine / VLJ | PA42, C90, BE200, Mustang | 60 | N/A | |
| Other | PC12, C525 | 102 | N/A | |
| Circuits and Touch & Gos | All categories | 7.20 |
| Helicopters | Type Example | Price £ Includes VAT | Min fuel uplift for reduced L/fee | Reduced L/fee inc VAT |
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| Piston | R22, R44, Schweizer 300 | 18 | 50L | 12 |
| Single turbine | B206, AS350, EC120 | 25 | 150L | 18 |
| Twin turbine up to 3600kg | B429, AS355, EC135, A109 | 48 | 250L | 24 |
| Twin turbine over 3600kg | EC155, S76, A139 | 60 | 250L | 36 |
| Circuits and Touch & Gos | All categories | 7.20 |
| Parking | Price £ Includes VAT |
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| Daytime parking | Free |
| Overnight small | 12 |
| Overnight large/twin | 30 |
| Weekly | 84 |
| Monthly | 180 |
Refuelling
- Avgas 100LL, Jet A1 and piston-engine oils are available
- Current price per litre excluding VAT: Avgas £1.69 (+ 20% VAT), Jet A1 £1.07 (+ 5% VAT). Updated 1st December 2023
- Fuel is delivered by mobile bowser
- Rotors running refuelling is available on request
- Fuel accounts: if you would like to open a credit account for fuel please email us for forms to complete
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Noise Abatement
There are several villages and dwellings located close to the airfield, in particular Syresham which is on the north-eastern quarter of the circuit, so please read the circuit procedures below carefully and avoid overflying.
Hinton Skydiving Centre is also active – their status is updated daily on our weather station.
Noise Abatement Procedures and Circuit – View & Download
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- Flying operations and general administration of the aerodrome are managed by Turweston Flight Centre Ltd.
- Operational hours are Monday to Friday 08:30 to 18:00 or Sunset (08:00 to 20:00 by arrangement), Saturday 09:00 to 18:00 and Sunday 10:00 to 18:00 (last departure 16:00).
- Office hours are Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00.
- Prior Permission is required to land at Turweston Aerodrome.
- Call us on 01280 705400
- The Flight Deck Cafe is open every day. Winter hours are 09:00 to 16:00. Reservations are strongly recommended please email or call
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