Airfields
Pitney Airstrip
N51:03:44 W002:47:48 Alt. 184 ft amsl.
LOCATION
1.4nm NE from Langport, Somerset, on top of a NW facing escarpment
Approaching from the north-east
The airfield is owned by Tony Higgins,
Middlegate Farm, Pitney, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9AQ
and is managed by
David Linney, owner of resident Se5a replica and who also operates Tony's Cub.
Strictly PPR from David Linney: 01458-252459 or 07901-826351
| Runways | Runway: 07 / 25 Length: 400 yds, (25 yds wide). Slope: 07 threshold: 164ft; Mid: 184ft; 25 threshold: 194ft i.e. downhill to the west. |
| Windsocks | - |
| Circuit/Noise | - |
| Facilities | Caravan with tea and coffee available; Portaloo - Parking: Room for about 12 aeroplanes at east end. |
| Accommodation | Make own arrangements |
| Normal procedure: Land uphill 07, take off downhill 25. Good for up to 10kts tailwind. Top (eastern end) 200 yds closely mown, remainder usually approx. 2 - 3in Pitney Aero Club may be model flying at any time. Please fly overhead above 500ft to warn them of intended landing. | |
Pitney Approach
Pitney Strip high view from W640 annotated
G-BGSJ Cub at Pitney
Pitney Airstrip