We have a small private grass airstrip in the centre of the farm, and extend a special welcome to guests arriving by air. We will transport you the short distance between the strip and the farmhouse, and as excellent evening meals are available within walking distance there's no need for a car. Manor Farm Strip is a fabulous base from which to tour southern England. This is a snippet of what the UK VFR Flight Guide 2003 has to say about us: "AD in excellent condition. Well prepared rwy. Manor Farm an excellent B&B." What more do pilots need?

The 600m x 30m strip runs approximately east / west (10 / 28) along the top of Inham Down (643ft AMSL), and was first used as an aircraft landing field in April 1997. Since then we have welcomed a wide variety of interesting aeroplanes (from Tiger Moths to a Turbine Bonanza), helicopters and microlights, as well as balloons, gliders, powered hang-gliders and an autogyro! In 2002 we were one of the airstrips chosen for a helicopter world record attempt.

Due to limitations on the number of movements, we have regrettably had to restrict flying visitors (other than on fly-in days) to those who are staying with us at Manor Farm B&B. 

We often have fly-in events, including one flour-bombing competition which attracted 34 aircraft - quite a squeeze when you see the parking space available!

PILOTS VISIT ENTIRELY AT THEIR OWN RISK!

Strip Location

We have a detailed map showing the precise location of the strip and vehicle access routes - which we are happy to fax or send. Other details you may find helpful are:

N5118.20 W00140.00 SAM 113.35 336 24.3
9nm NW of Andover CPT 114.35 242 20.3

Ordnance Survey Grid Reference: SU 230566

Collingbourne Kingston can be found in the bottom left hand corner of OS Landranger map sheet 174.

Strip Details

Rwy Dim(m) Surface TORA(m) LDA(m) Lighting
10/28 600x30 Grass Unlicensed None
 
Op Hrs:

Strictly PPR (24 hours notice preferably). Stock may have to be moved. Unavailable at certain times due to requirements of the farming calendar. All visitors should contact Salisbury Plain Ops on 01980 674710 or 01980 674730 to ensure there is no conflict with planned military traffic. Beware: We are beneath the C130 Hercules circuit for the Everleigh Dropping Zone.
Approach & Departure: All circuits to the north (ie 10LH, 28RH)

Eastern approach (Rwy 28) - curved noise-abatement approach and departure required between Aughton Farm and Aughton (see map available from us by fax or post). Barbed wire fence and small plantation immediately before threshold.

Western approach (Rwy 10) - soft ploughed land immediately before threshold. Beware of Danger Area D128 (see Caution below) on western approach and departure.

Both approaches / departures otherwise totally unobstructed.
Caution: Danger Area D128 approx. 1nm west of Collingbourne Kingston.

Strip has a gradually increasing lateral slope to the northern edge.

Public footpath and solid cross-country horse jumps on the southern edge.Watch out for people and horses on the strip!

Very solid farm machinery may be parked at either end of the strip. You have been warned!
Facilities: Nil.
Landing Fee: Nil.

Why so strictly PPR?

  • We may have to move stock and / or machinery off the strip. 

  • Manor Farm has active Livery Stables and we need to make sure horses and aircraft are kept apart.

  • Someone will be there to welcome you, help with the ground handling, and ensure a safe operation. 

  • Although we request 24 hours notice, we will endeavour to open the strip if you give us less. But please bear in mind that we can't necessarily move stock at the drop of a hat. The more notice we have, the easier it is.

How far away are you? (A selection to guide you...)

Airfield Distance Approx time at 90kts*
Thruxton 6nm 4 minutes!
Old Sarum 16nm 11 minutes
Popham 18nm 12 minutes
Southampton 25nm 17 minutes
Blackbushe 31nm 21 minutes
Compton Abbas 33nm 22 minutes
Oxford 35nm 24 minutes
White Waltham 36nm 24 minutes
Wycombe Air Park 37nm 25 minutes
Bristol 40nm 27 minutes
Wellesbourne Mountford 53nm 36 minutes
Cranfield 60nm 40 minutes
Shobdon 72nm 48 minutes
Stapleford 73nm 49 minutes
Halfpenny Green 75nm 50 minutes
Exeter 80nm 54 minutes
Leicester 86nm 58 minutes
Swansea 91nm 1 hour and 1 minute!

* = overhead to overhead