I thought there was still one light aircraft PA-28? based there, but this might be old info. Never been there myself. If the runway is good enough for Drag racing, then it will certainly be good enough for an aircraft to take-off and land.
There is already an operational airfield with a Prison on it! Full Sutton near York. For some reason you are not allowed to overfly the prison, I can see why with helicopters, but cant understand why fixed wing need to stay clear. If the prisoners dont like the noise then tough!