Elstree Airfield

London Elstree Aerodrome
Summary
Airport type Public
Owner Montclare Shipping Co. Ltd
Operator Aldenham Aviation LLP
Serves Elstree
Location Aldenham
Hertfordshire
Elevation AMSL 332 ft / 101 m
Coordinates 51°39′21″N 000°19′33″W / 51.65583°N 0.32583°W / 51.65583; -0.32583Coordinates: 51°39′21″N 000°19′33″W / 51.65583°N 0.32583°W / 51.65583; -0.32583
Map
EGTR
Location in Hertfordshire
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
08/26 651 2,136 Asphalt
Sources: UK AIP at NATS[1]

London Elstree Aerodrome (ICAO: EGTR) is an operational general aviation aerodrome located in Elstree, and is situated 2.6 nautical miles (4.8 km; 3.0 mi) east of Watford, Hertfordshire, England.

Elstree Aerodrome has a CAA Ordinary Licence (Number P486) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction as authorised by the licensee (Aldenham Aviation LLP).[2]

Operations

The aerodrome was returned to civil aircraft operations in 1946 and has since been used by aero clubs and private pilot owners for the basing and operation of single and twin engined light aircraft and helicopters. There is a large wartime built Bellman hangar and a smaller hanger owned by VVB Aviation Services, who are based at Elstree and operate helicopter training flights and London sightseeing tours.

Elstree Airfield seen from the northwest

Accidents

Flightsharing

As of 20/11/17 internet based cost sharing platforms are prohibited from operating at Elstree Aerodrome. Pilot's Notice 04/17 - "Montclare Shipping Company Limited as the licensee of Elstree Aerodrome hereby serves notice that with immediate effect flights utilising internet based cost sharing platforms (for example Wingly) are prohibited at Elstree."

References

  1. ↑ Elstree - EGTR
  2. ↑ Civil Aviation Authority Aerodrome Ordinary Licences

Bibliography

  • Richard Riding and Grant Peerless, Elstree Aerodrome: The Past in Pictures, The History Press Ltd (26 Nov 2003), ISBN 0-7509-3412-3, ISBN 978-0-7509-3412-1, 192 pages.


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