Location
Postcode: RH13 8PX
Google Maps: 50.970, -0.397
What3Words: stocked.freshen.comedians
Grid Ref: TQ126202
Lat Long: 50°58’13″N, 000°23’51 W
PBD: EGKA 335° 9nm
Op Information
- Safetycom callsign: “Shipley Traffic”
- Be aware of Goose Green airstrip 1nm South (N/S runway)
- Avoid flying North of the centreline for noise abatement.
- No repeated circuits
- Airstrip dimensions approx 660m x 12m
- Parking beside barn
- Weather available from Gatwick Atis 136.52
- Good pub food available at Countryman Inn (check opening hours).
- Operating hours restricted to avoid noise complaints, effectively silenced aircraft preferred.
Hazards
- Western boundary named “Windy Ridge” with orographic turbulence
- Tall trees affect westerly approach
- Wood and barn building in close proximity
- 7m level change along runway – see cross section on information page
- Short parallel strip to the South adjacent to tarmac driveway is only 400m and should not be used.
Google Earth Satellite View and Elevation Profile
Westerly Approach 26
Easterly Approach 08
Drone Hazard
CAUTION Knepp Estate operate drones to the East. Co-ordination required
CAUTION Knepp Estate operate drones to the East. Co-ordination required
