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Directions to North Weald

SCHEDULED AIR SERVICE: North Weald is just 12 miles south of Stansted International Airport and only 15 miles north of London City Airport with motorway connections to both.

PRIVATE AIR TRANSPORT: North Weald has a 6,000 ft. asphalt runway and Customs & Immigration arrangements can be made available.

UNDERGROUND: Use the Central Line to Epping. North Weald is a 5-minute taxi ride away.

BRITISH RAIL: Travel to Harlow BR Station. North Weald is an 8-minute taxi ride away.

ROAD: From M11 Junction 7, take the A414 towards Chelmsford. At the first roundabout (about 1.5 miles from M11) turn right and follow signs to North Weald Airfield. Air-Britain Fly-In signs will be located alongside the approach road (Merlin Way) to the airfield

PLEASE NOTE: On Saturday there is a public market on the south side of the airfield which can generate considerable traffic. Please ensure you follow the Air-Britain Fly-In signs and advise the traffic marshall that you are visiting the Fly-In if they try and direct you to the market parking areas. Please observe the runway crossing traffic lights at the threshold of Runway 02.

Opening Times: Air-Britain Fly-In 2008 takes place from Saturday 21 June to Sunday 22 June. 
Gates open to the public at 9.00am daily

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Admission Tickets: Entrance is payable at the gate. Tickets cannot be purchased in advance.
 

FLYING IN TO NORTH WEALD

The airfield will be open from 09.00 for visiting aeroplanes to fly into The Air-Britain Fly-In.

The main runway 02/20 will be in use throughout the event. Due to the location of the exhibition and the aircraft parking areas, runway 13/31 will not be in use. The airfield operating hours are 09.00-19.00. Airfield details are as published in Pooleys or Jeppesen guides. There are no landing fees throughout the weekend.

The event is PPR, so if you are planning to fly in it is imperative that you telephone +44(0)1992-524510 (The Squadron/North Weald Flying Services) in advance for arrival instructions and to arrange your slot timings.

No PPR bookings are required for Friday arrivals, which are particularly welcomed.

Unfortunately non-radio aircraft are not allowed to land at North Weald without prior arrangements being made. If you wish to bring a non-radio aircraft to the event please either arrange for a buddy radio enabled aircraft to accompany you or contact the  Squadron number above and efforts will be made to find a "buddy", radio-equipped aircraft to support your arrival.

For safety reasons pilots must check in upon arrival at the Pilot’s Check-In Tent, which will be marked with a large yellow and black "C" Board. Departure instructions will be advised by the booking in tent on arrival. All aircraft arrivals must follow the air-traffic control reporting instructions and please remain clear of the Stansted Control Zone, unless permission is obtained. (An initial radio call to Essex Radar on 120.625 if you plan to enter the Stansted Control zone of for flight information)

Basic camping facilities are available on the airfield overnight.  However, please note that there are no showers but toilet and wash rooms are available in The Squadron building.

Please see the separate tab on the left, or below, for HOTEL DETAILS.

 

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