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CAUSEY PARK AIRFIELDSpotting InfoHead south on A1 from Eshott airfield and after passing a left turn to Helm and Eshott, take the first right. Follow this for Causey Park, strip on right. Friendly, ask for access. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report CURROCK HILL AIRFIELDSpotting InfoHead east out of Hedley on the Hill village and after just over a mile you'll pass a farmhouse on the left, quickly followed by a staggered crossroads. Turn left here up Engine Road, a narrow track, and the entrance is on the left. Friendly, ask for access. G-KNEK G109 lives in its own hangar halfway down the runway, you'll have to ask to see it. If it's all locked up, there are gaps at the bottom of the hangar doors to read a few off. XW249 Cushioncraft is supposed to be stored here, confirmation required please. Northumbria Gliding Club Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report ELWOOD HELIPORT - A/G 123.175Spotting InfoHead west out of Barrasford and it's immediately on the left. Busy and popular heliport, worth popping in if you're in the area. Aerial Solutions Last reported December 2012. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report ESHOTT AIRFIELD - TWR 122.85Spotting InfoHeading north on the A1 away from Causey Park, past Felmoor Park on the right, past the minor road signed to Helm/Eshott and take the next right signed Bockenfield, which comes back on itself. After about 50 yards, turn left and follow the road left to the airfield entrance. Very friendly, ask in clubhouse for access. Behind the main grey hangar, Microflight Spectrum G-MYAY is stored in the field. On the eastern side of the airfield are some more hangars and individual lockups where you can read a few more off. You'll need to ask if it's ok to walk over there and if you get permission, just follow the track east past the main hangar, though you need to climb over gates and fences to get there and it's at least a 10 minute walk each way. The annual Great North Fly In is extremely popular and good weather often brings in a good number of visitors - access to all areas is often granted after a charitable donation. Eshott Airfield Last reported September 2012. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report LONGFRAMLINGTON-ATHEY'S MOOR AIRFIELDSpotting InfoHead north through Longframlington village and turn right opposite the church. Go down the lane for about half a mile and the hangars and strip are on the right. Friendly, ask for access. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report MILFIELD AIRFIELDSpotting InfoHead south out of village on A697 and take first left. Take the first right, which is just before the bridge, follow the road round a couple of bends and airfield is on the right. Home of Borders Gliding Club and only open at weekends. Very friendly, ask for access. There are more hangars on the west side of the airfield, just ask and you'll be escorted across by a member if someone's available. Borders Gliding Club Last reported September 2012. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report STANTON-SELBY HOUSE AIRFIELDSpotting InfoStanton is a very small village, head north into it and the strip is on the left. Please ask beforehand as they may not be keen on visitors. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report |
