We have a grass landing strip so we can welcome visitors by air.
We welcome many visitors by air to the Centre as we open our grass landing strip for special operating days. We give you the opportunity to fly in to an original wartime airfield and share the runway with some of our iconic aircraft both resident and visiting (PPR required)
Please look at the airfield plate- Robert Pooley © (Reproduced by kind permission of Pooleys Flight Equipment)
There is a wind sock in the Museum compound next to the Control Tower for guidance.
DO NOT OVERFLY THE HOUSE AT THE NORTHERN END OF THE RUNWAY
AIRFIELD PROCEDURE
We have two possible grass strips, 24/06 and 26/08. When landing you must use grass only, there should be no use of the concrete areas.
Upon Landing-
1. Taxy up to the museum compound at the South-West end of the grass strip.
2. Park up along the hedge side as indicated on the plate.
3. Make your way to the NAAFI building to sign in and contribute to the maintenance fee.
Please ring us in advance to check that the runway is clear and available for landing.
Our number is 01790 763207.
Landing Strip Length-
24/06 - Grass-590m
26/08 - Grass- 600m
NB: There is a model aircraft club that flies fairly regularly from the old East Kirkby Airfield approximately 1/4 mile from the landing strip on the south side.
You can reach us by car and by public transport including with a taxi.
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Extend your visit by staying at one of the hotels or bed & breakfasts close to the Centre.
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