Information for Pilots
Airfield ICAO – EGHS Altitude – 180′ AMSL.
Hours of operation for visiting a/c; 0900-1700 local time (or sunset if earlier).
Henstridge radio 130.255; The radio is usually unmanned on week days – please make blind calls as appropriate.
Runways:
24 LH Tarmac 750 x 26 metres.
06 RH Tarmac 630 x 26 metres(note displaced threshold).
Circuits; All circuits to the South at 800’ QFE. See detailed circuit info below.
Landing Fees; All Aircraft £12 (students exempt).
Fuel: Green fuel bowsers are located on the North side of runway, call ops if you require assistance.
Fuel prices per litre inc VAT, payment by bank transfer (bank details are available at the pumps).
Noise Abatement
All pilots are reminded of the importance of adhering to our noise abatement protocol when joining and departing. “Avoid” areas are coloured pink/red on the noise abatement maps below. Please do not overfly these villages. If possible make a left turn when departing from 24, keeping the Marsh Lane Fish ponds on your right. If you are landing on 06 keep the ponds on your left.
Circuit Procedures
Standard overhead joins are preferred. Both circuits have clearly identifiable lakes on the base/final turn.
Runway 24 – Left Hand Circuit.
The normal circuit turns base/final at the fishing lakes. There is an extended option for separation purposes shown clearly on the plan. However if used, please do not overfly the village of Fifehead Magdalen also shown on the map.
Runway 06 – Right Hand Circuit.
Do not overfly the avoid areas around Henstridge village or Higher Marsh. If possible keep the ponds on your left on base/final turn. Beware being blown towards the village on the final turn if the wind has a southerly component.
