View Full Version : GA airfields Sheffield area?
woodey
21st Feb 2003, 16:32
Hi,
I'm wondering what GA airfields are in operation around Sheffield?
Thanks,
Woodey
Chilli Monster
21st Feb 2003, 16:47
For a licensed GA field the only real option is Netherthorpe 10 miles south east. Grass runways and short (450 metres) . Coal Aston is a private strip to the south of the city - just over 700 metres but PPR only and prone to waterlogging I believe.
The obvious ones are Neatherthorpe and Gamston. Neatherthorpe is situated on the Sheffield side of Worksop, and Gamston is just south of Retford.
Rod
javelin
21st Feb 2003, 17:24
What's wrong with Sheffield Airport - the Ministry are supposed to be there today giving it the OK for single engine aeroplanes - about time too. This may be it's survival.
helimutt
21st Feb 2003, 22:01
I also heard single eng. planes will be allowed into Sheffield very soon. I don't think it's just a rumour.
SuperOwl
21st Feb 2003, 22:04
If they do allow SEP aircraft I will be surprised. I live 1nm from threshold of runway 28 and aint heard jack ****! Now, I don't expect to hear from official sources, it's those NIMBY mothers who would crow most about something like that.
As yet heard nothing.