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Airfields that allow camping

PostPosted:Fri Dec 01, 2017 3:52 pm
by Buzzc150
Hi

Does anyone know of airfields/strips that have camping facilities ?

Cheers

Re: Airstrips with camping ?

PostPosted:Fri Dec 01, 2017 4:10 pm
by JonnyS
Seconded. I've always wanted to fly and camp but many places seem to be strictly against it.

Re: Airstrips with camping ?

PostPosted:Fri Dec 01, 2017 4:15 pm
by rikur_
Skegness

Re: Airstrips with camping ?

PostPosted:Fri Dec 01, 2017 4:15 pm
by Marvin
You could contact us at Brimpton to discuss. See our website.

Re: Airstrips with camping ?

PostPosted:Fri Dec 01, 2017 4:16 pm
by cirrostratus
Cromer...Northrepps. Lovely strip with clubhouse for food etc and great facilities shower/ toilets..Great pub within walking distance 20 mins

Re: Airstrips with camping ?

PostPosted:Fri Dec 01, 2017 4:19 pm
by cirrostratus
Bolt Head, Oaksey Park,Abergavenny,Glenforsa,Boston, Sywell , Roserrow to name a few more

Re: Airstrips with camping ?

PostPosted:Fri Dec 01, 2017 4:21 pm
by ivor.phillips
Shobdom EGBS has camping site south of runway and cafe on sight

Re: Airstrips with camping ?

PostPosted:Fri Dec 01, 2017 4:24 pm
by CloudHound
Gaydon? :lol:

Re: Airstrips with camping ?

PostPosted:Fri Dec 01, 2017 4:28 pm
by Nick
MODS

Why not start a sticky up just for this topic, it could be really useful.

Nick

Re: Airfields that allow camping

PostPosted:Fri Dec 01, 2017 4:45 pm
by ChampChump
Third attempt to reply; thread did not exist during its move...

I think it would be easier to list those that don't. The strips and airfields in my logbook, mostly, definitely do or probably would accommodate a considerate camper. If I was planning a tour, I'd be happy to ask. Facilities might be limited, but aeroplane-friendly sites can be camper-friendly too, whether it's a key to a clubhouse or not.

:D

Re: Airfields that allow camping

PostPosted:Fri Dec 01, 2017 4:51 pm
by skydriller
At my home aerodrome in France, LFDU-Saint Laurent-Lesparre, we are happy for people to camp between the hangars, or under the trees. We have shower & bathroom in the clubhouse which also has wifi. The couple living on the aerodrome speak English.

Regards, SD..

Re: Airfields that allow camping

PostPosted:Fri Dec 01, 2017 5:27 pm
by malcolmfrost
Not at Bolt Head I'm afraid, though there is a campsite nearby.

Re: Airfields that allow camping

PostPosted:Fri Dec 01, 2017 8:46 pm
by Highland Park
Old Buck now has purpose built shower and toilet facilities and does allow camping. Whether that’s at any time or during events, I’m not sure as the airfield manager is currently in the US. I’ll check. Certainly they’ve introduced an LAA/ Homebuilt weekend in September next year where camping will be available and is at the airshow.

Ian

Re: Airfields that allow camping

PostPosted:Sat Dec 02, 2017 8:50 am
by seanxair
Some of the information on this site may help

http://www.airfieldcards.com/b/index.php

Best to follow links to the airfields own website if there is one

Re: Airfields that allow camping

PostPosted:Sat Dec 02, 2017 6:34 pm
by Charliesixtysix
We are very happy to have visitors camp at Rectory Farm - washroom and simple cooking facilities within the crewroom are available to visiting aircrew.