Airfields & aerodromes by area
South West England airfields and aerodromes
South West England is scenic and satisfying VFR country, with coastline, moorland and estuaries giving strong visual structure. The challenge is mainly weather and options: sea fog, exposed headlands, Dartmoor and Exmoor cloud, and longer diversion legs west of Devon and Cornwall.
VFR area references
South West references to brief include:
- the Bristol Channel, Severn Estuary and Somerset Levels
- the Jurassic Coast, Isle of Portland and Lyme Bay
- Dartmoor, Exmoor and Bodmin Moor
- the Tamar, Exe, Plymouth Sound, Land's End and the Isles of Scilly
Airfield and aerodrome list
18 matching airfields and aerodromes
1 NM to the North of Cheltenham.
2 runways • Longest runway 230 m, Grass • 1 helicopter landing area
South West England • Elevation 200 ft
3.5 NM W of Cheltenham
4 runways • Longest runway 1,432 m, Asphalt
South West England • Elevation 101 ft
4.5 NM SW of Cirencester.
4 runways • Longest runway 1,972 m, Asphalt • 2 helicopter landing areas
South West England • Elevation 436 ft
0.6 NM W of Portland Port. 3 NM S of Weymouth.
2 runways • Longest runway 201 m, Macadam • 2 helicopter landing areas
South West England • Elevation 9 ft
7 NM SW of Bristol.
2 runways • Longest runway 2,011 m, Asphalt
South West England • Elevation 622 ft
2.7 NM S of Shaftesbury.
2 runways • Longest runway 799 m, Grass
South West England • Elevation 811 ft
5 NM W of Penzance.
8 runways • Longest runway 784 m, Asphalt • 1 helicopter landing area
South West England • Elevation 398 ft
1 NM E of Hugh Town.
4 runways • Longest runway 695 m, Asphalt
South West England • Elevation 121 ft
1 NM W of Yeovil.
2 runways • Longest runway 1,190 m, Grass
South West England • Elevation 202 ft
3.5 NM NNE of Bournemouth.
3 runways • Longest runway 2,272 m, Concrete/Asphalt
South West England • Elevation 38 ft
1 NM NE of Penzance Town.
2 runways • Longest runway 20 m, Concrete • 2 helicopter landing areas
South West England • Elevation 21 ft
3.5 NM NE Newquay.
2 runways • Longest runway 2,744 m, Concrete
South West England • Elevation 390 ft
2 NM north of Hugh Town, Isles of Scilly.
2 runways • Longest runway 360 m, Grass • 2 helicopter landing areas
South West England • Elevation 20 ft
1 NM SW of St Annes.
6 runways • Longest runway 877 m, Asphalt
South West England • Elevation 290 ft
2.5 NM WSW of St Peter Port.
2 runways • Longest runway 1,583 m, Asphalt
South West England • Elevation 336 ft
4 NM WNW of St Helier.
2 runways • Longest runway 1,705 m, Concrete/Asphalt
South West England • Elevation 277 ft
4 NM E by N of Exeter.
2 runways • Longest runway 2,076 m, Asphalt
South West England • Elevation 102 ft
14 NM NE of Exeter.
2 runways • Longest runway 967 m, Asphalt
South West England • Elevation 839 ft
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Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGBO 121250Z 28008KT 9999 FEW030 12/04 Q1024
Runway wind
Runway 05 · 070°/08 kt
Crosswind within limits for typical light singles on the longest runway.
Nearby NOTAM
Aerodrome lighting maintenance
PAPI unserviceable until 18:00 UTC. Plan an alternative approach or daylight arrival.
Wise Assistant
Briefing snapshot
EGBO looks workable for a local VFR departure on the latest picture: surface wind is light, visibility is good, and no runway closure is highlighted in this snapshot. The main briefing item is the lighting serviceability notice, so plan a daylight arrival or confirm PAPI availability before committing. Cross-check the current METAR, TAF, and full NOTAM list before departure.