Is Huddersfield open?
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Definite activity there yesterday as I drove past. A Diamond TwinStar on the apron which flys in occasionally.
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When I flew in there last year it was a nice, friendly, relaxed little place. Enjoy! But look out for turbulence on final for the West facing runway, whichever it is.
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I've heard down the grape vine that its recently been bought by a Russian (who flys a Twin Star) who's looking to lengthen the runway and develop the airfield considerably. It'll be great to see if it is true. The airfield's in lovely surroundings and is excellent for an afternoon out.
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The guy with the twin-star seems as english as me. As far as extending the runway goes, theres a road across 1 end and a quarry at the other. I think this may be chinese whispers.
The field was/is owned by Jamie Whitam who as far as I know hasn't sold it. I'll keep my ear to the ground and keep y'all informed.
Ben
The field was/is owned by Jamie Whitam who as far as I know hasn't sold it. I'll keep my ear to the ground and keep y'all informed.
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Flew in there yesterday in a taildragger. Noticed that there is now a quarry at the side of the runway as well as before the threshold. They don't have a displaced threshold for nothing. Grass and tarmac both in good condition.
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Crosland Moor
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Interesting profile but I bet you haven't flown a Flying Flea !
Crosland Moor will get smaller before it (if at all) gets bigger gain.
Just for now the quarrying will affect the field immediately to the south west of 25, rather than the runway itself.
Eventually, the west end will be quarried, losing some of 07.
Not all doom and gloom, and a very interesting place.
Just never land on the threshold of 25 ! (or any runway)
TTH
Interesting profile but I bet you haven't flown a Flying Flea !
Crosland Moor will get smaller before it (if at all) gets bigger gain.
Just for now the quarrying will affect the field immediately to the south west of 25, rather than the runway itself.
Eventually, the west end will be quarried, losing some of 07.
Not all doom and gloom, and a very interesting place.
Just never land on the threshold of 25 ! (or any runway)
TTH
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Beautiful spot
I flew in there yesterday on business in Huddersfield:
1. What a great area to fly in. Great views of the moors, the valleys, northern towns n'all.
2. Amazingly close to Huddersfield town centre (2.1 miles) and yet on the airfield you feel as though you're in the middle of t' countryside
3. I found landing on 25 trickier than on the hump at the Scilly Isles! Some considerable sink over the quarries making it one of my more firm landings
4. Magnificent Terminal Building, with make your own tea and coffee, biscuits and all sorts including comfy chairs, and differential landing fees. If for leisure just £3.
5. Recommended to others and I'll be going again.
PS. down the road from the airfield they're filming "Where the heart is" whatever that is. I thought they were travellers at first!
1. What a great area to fly in. Great views of the moors, the valleys, northern towns n'all.
2. Amazingly close to Huddersfield town centre (2.1 miles) and yet on the airfield you feel as though you're in the middle of t' countryside
3. I found landing on 25 trickier than on the hump at the Scilly Isles! Some considerable sink over the quarries making it one of my more firm landings
4. Magnificent Terminal Building, with make your own tea and coffee, biscuits and all sorts including comfy chairs, and differential landing fees. If for leisure just £3.
5. Recommended to others and I'll be going again.
PS. down the road from the airfield they're filming "Where the heart is" whatever that is. I thought they were travellers at first!
