WELCOME TO

WELCOME TO POPHAM


Welcome to Popham Airfield, the premier general aviation airfield in the south of England.


As the Airfield Manager, I am proud to showcase our facilities and services to pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and the local community. With over 50 years of history, Popham has become a hub for recreational flying, flight training, aircraft maintenance, events, and much more.


Please ensure you follow all safety guidelines and notices on site to ensure your and others' safety. Airside access is strictly prohibited to those not flying.


At the moment the above-average wet weather continues to create challenges for grass airfields but there are some precautions that we would appreciate from all who use Popham. Please see the "Check Before Flying" list below.


Mike Pearson

Airfield Manager

CAFE OPENING HOURS

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The Popham Cafe is open throughout the week, serving a great range of fresh produce. You can check out the menu here.


Opening times are 10:00 – 16:00 weekdays and 09:00 - 16:00 weekends.

 

Also, keep an eye on the website for evening openings and mid-week fly-in BBQs, when the airfield is open until late.


If you are arriving in a large group (e.g. motorbikes, cyclists, walkers) please call in advance to notify the cafe on +44 (0)7813 506612.



LANDING FEES


Current landing fees for visiting aircraft are as follows:

  • Singles £10
  • Twins £15
  • Turbines £20


CHECK BEFORE FLYING

If you are thinking of flying, check the ATC webcam where the current conditions (open / restricted / closed) will be displayed.

'Restricted' means we will try to accommodate resident flights but this might depend on your aircraft weight.

If the airfield is closed, this may be to protect the runways and/or a safety decision made by the duty AGCS operator based on an inspection.

If you are not sure and you have a long drive to the airfield, during which time conditions may change, then call the radio desk on 01256 397733 - option 1.

When you go to the loft to book out, you will, for sure, get the very latest information. Please do this before you get your aircraft prepared.

If you have not done any of the above then at least turn on your radio before taxiing. The taxiways are just as dangerous as the runways.

Wet weather operations need practice but primary concerns are braking on landing - try not to - provided you have enough landing role to do so.

Taxi using wide turns and minimum braking. Many aircraft will turn in their length on a hard or dry grass surface but in wet weather all that happens is a ploughing performance causing unnecessary damage.

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Drone pilots, check out the Popham Drone Zone for all the info you need on flying at Popham >>>

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL FROM POPHAM

From the 1st January 2024 new Customs controls will come into place across the UK for the Import and Export of goods. Popham Airfield is a regulated aerodrome under agreements with Border Force that permits us to despatch and receive flights to continental Europe, the Channel Islands, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man. Pilots will still need to complete general declarations and seek permissions as appropriate when filing flight plans.
The above is possible because Popham has declared to HMRC that Popham Airfield is not a designated point for the Import and Export of Goods. Anyone operating to or from Popham Airfield carrying goods that require import/export procedures must first clear customs at a designated airfield. 
Recreational flights where personal purchases have been made should be considered under the current rules:- 
“Bringing goods into the UK” at the HMRC website at https://www.gov.uk/duty-free-goods.ο»Ώ

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