Airfield information…
ALL circuits are SOUTH, 24 LH & 06 RH please consult the pilots’ section for full details including noise abatement areas.
Pilots based at Henstridge must pre-notify flights. Visitors must obtain prior permission (PPR).
PPR by email- the day before to Contact@Henstridgeairfield.com On the day by phone..01963 364231..If fuel is required please let us know when you contact us. Based pilots, please continue to pre-notify flights and let me know if fuel is required. Visitors should call for PPR so we can advise on current safety information. 01963 364231
When the radio isn’t manned, blind calls on frequency 130.255. circuits to the south, only. Please avoid over flight of surrounding noise sensitive areas.
PLEASE NOTE – the 06 threshold has been moved 100m to the East thus shortening the landing distance to 630m. Takeoff distance is unchanged.
Toilets will be accessible at the clubhouse every day 9 till 4.
Please continue to log all flights using the button below.
Coffee Shop No. 23
Charlotte Russell has opened Coffee Shop “No.23” serving Barista Coffees, Teas, cold drinks, cakes, sandwiches, Paninis and snacks (Gluten free options available). No.23 is next to the control room and is open Mon-Fri 10-4
Free landing fees for No. 23 and fuel customers until end April! (Mon-Fri only)
See No. 23 website and menu here.. Mon-Fri only.
Main Cafe Menu…weekends and bank holidays only.
Large breakfast £9.00. Small breakfast £8.00
Sausage, egg, chips and beans £8.50 Ham, egg and chips £9.00
Chicken curry with rice or chips £9.00
Chilli with rice or chips £9.00
Spaghetti Bolognese £9.00
Chips £3.50 Cheesy chips £4.00 Cheesy chips with Bacon £5.00
Jacket Potato: Chilli/Cheese £9.50, Tuna/Mayo £7.00
Beans and Cheese £6.00
Rolls: Egg, Bacon OR Sausage £4.00. Extra fillings £1 each
Baguettes: Various from £6.50
Sandwiches: Various from £4.50
Toasted sandwiches: Various from £5.50
Cheese, cheese and tomato, cheese and onion.
+£1.00 for Ham, ham and mustard, ham and cheese, ham and tomato, tuna mayo, bacon, bacon and egg, sausage, sausage and onion.
Specials Often Available…
Welcome to Henstridge Airfield….
A friendly general aviation airfield near Wincanton, Somerset.
What is Henstridge?
Henstridge airfield is not only a busy hub for pilots and flying students, it is also host to numerous other events throughout the year. There’s vintage car and ‘plane days, car boot sales, charity events and much much more!
What happens here?
There’s always something going on, with visiting and resident aircraft of all types arriving and departing. We have four Tiger Moths based at Henstridge, there are microlights, gyrocopters, the Yakovlev display team, and more. We are also home to the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance and various events throughout the year raise funds to help this worthy cause.
The Clubhouse:
There’s a lively club atmosphere at weekends and visitors are very welcome by air, car or motorcycle. At weekends hot food is available including Chilli-con-carne, curries, sandwiches and a great full English breakfast! The kitchen is open 10.00-2.00, at all other times snacks, confectionery, ice-creams and Tea/Coffee are available.
Potted history of the airfield:
Henstridge airfield was originally a wartime Fleet Air Arm training site, designated HMS Dipper. After the war Henstridge was taken over by private individuals and has been an active airfield in one form or another ever since! You can see more of the airfield’s fascinating past in the history section in the drop-down menu.
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