Aerodrome
EGHA - COMPTON ABBAS
Location, elevation, runway distances, helicopter landing areas, radio frequencies, and map facts for a quick aerodrome check. Use this as a starting point, then confirm official data and brief weather, NOTAMs, services, local procedures, and runway wind before flight.
Aerodrome details
- Ident
- EGHA
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- 2.7 NM S of Shaftesbury.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- No helicopter landing area listed
- Elevation
- 811 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 0.71° (2027) annual change 0.17°
- Coordinates
- 50.96729, -2.15366
Operating hours
See website.
Operational notes
PPR by telephone and by website. Tel: 01747-811767. Runway 08/26 QDM markers are sited before the actual runway thresholds.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
Contact
Operator: AELLP
Phone: 01747-811767
Email: [email protected]
Address: Compton Abbas Aerodrome, Ashmore, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5AP.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | 799 m | 30 m | Grass | 799 mTORA 799 m | 799 mASDA 799 m |
| 26 | 799 m | 30 m | Grass | 799 mTORA 799 m | 799 mASDA 799 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other service | |||
| Other service | |||
| COMPTON RADIO | 122.710 MHz | A/G frequency. | Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with A/G hours. |
| Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with A/G hours. | |||
Services
Customs
Status: LIMITED
Hours: By arrangement
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
Notes: AVGAS 100LL self-service, pay-at-pump (no cash or contactless). UL94 pay at Operations Desk (no cash).
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Turn EGHA reference into a full briefing
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- Nearby METAR/TAF and runway wind for departure planning
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Preview
EGHA Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGHA 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
EGHA 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.