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Newquay Airport
Hi all,
I'm relocating to the South West and need somewhere in Cornwall to base my Aircraft, I'm thinking about at Newquay and would appreciate comments from anyone based there or that fly from there please.
Any other suggestions very welcomed.
I'm relocating to the South West and need somewhere in Cornwall to base my Aircraft, I'm thinking about at Newquay and would appreciate comments from anyone based there or that fly from there please.
Any other suggestions very welcomed.
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Hi,
What is your aircraft type? You might also consider Bodmin and Perranporth. They both have friendly, active Clubs, are licensed and give much easier access to your aircraft. They are likely to be cheaper than Newquay. Perranporth has the advantage of 3 hard runways (no waterlogging). Unfortunately, Lands End airfield not only suffers from waterlogging, it also isn't apparently accepting any base private aircraft at the moment.
The only downside to the above is if your aircraft is Diesel powered. The only Jet A1 in Cornwall is at Newquay.
Cheers,
TheOddOne
What is your aircraft type? You might also consider Bodmin and Perranporth. They both have friendly, active Clubs, are licensed and give much easier access to your aircraft. They are likely to be cheaper than Newquay. Perranporth has the advantage of 3 hard runways (no waterlogging). Unfortunately, Lands End airfield not only suffers from waterlogging, it also isn't apparently accepting any base private aircraft at the moment.
The only downside to the above is if your aircraft is Diesel powered. The only Jet A1 in Cornwall is at Newquay.
Cheers,
TheOddOne
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Perranporth is nice and laid back but, obviously, Newquay gives you an ILS - about the only one in the far SW UK that's GA-accessible unless you are on fire.
It also should have some pretty secure hangarage
I wonder if those hardened hangars are or will be available for hangarage.
There is a TBM based at Perranporth. I was told the owner owns the airport, or something like that.
It also should have some pretty secure hangarage
I wonder if those hardened hangars are or will be available for hangarage.There is a TBM based at Perranporth. I was told the owner owns the airport, or something like that.
The only Jet A1 in Cornwall is at Newquay.
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I would second (or third) Perranporth. It is a lovely spot; I have been there many times. The absence of an IAP is irrelevant because if you need to you would go into Newquay anyway and leave the aircraft there; they are that close. However, I suspect it will depend on where you live; the longer the journey to the airport gets the less you use the aircraft. You probably realise that both airports do suffer from the Cornish wash (another way of say lengthy periods of very fine drizzle) and Ha (another way of say sea fogs) and of course it does rain in Cornwall most of the time. That said the weather at Exeter is often the complete opposite of Newquay. I have only been to Bodmin once. I suspect and gather it would not be ideal for most light aircraft, the approach can be a little challenging and the grass is often water logged. However I am no expert and doubtless it would be worth talking it over with resident owners.
It would be interesting to know how the cost compares of basing an aircraft at these three; perhaps you might report back if you find out.
Oops just noticed Bodmin is out anyway due to the aircraft.
It would be interesting to know how the cost compares of basing an aircraft at these three; perhaps you might report back if you find out.
Oops just noticed Bodmin is out anyway due to the aircraft.
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I'd recommend Perranporth too. I used to fly from there and they are a friendly bunch, and as others have stated they don't suffer from waterlogging. They also have a hangar too.
