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Remarks:
NDB training and non-radio traffic PPR.

Closing time is as published. Any aircraft not completing its time “in flight” i.e. the time that it is closed down on stand will be charged an excess fee.
Information on this is available from the Airport Authority Accounts Department.

 
Airfield Map Reference & Radio Frequencies

 
Runway Information

 
Operating Hours

 
Landing Fees (including VAT)

Customs

Operating times as Airport opening hours

Non EU Customs to be booked with ATC by 1600hrs (local) on preceding day

For flights to/from the common travel area (Ireland, Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) permission is required from Special Branch as early as possible, with at least a minimum of 12 hours before the intended flight. Full details, forms and telephone number available in Briefing Room, or click here for the form

 
Circuit Joining - Fixed Wing

Joining Instructions: Unless otherwise instructed by ATC, aircraft joining the circuit will overfly the aerodrome maintaining 2000 feet aal, until instructed to descend to circuit height on the dead side of the runway in use, and join the circuit by crossing the upwind end. Aircraft approaching hard runway 02 are reminded of the displaced threshold and the elevated railway line with mobile obstruction -- trains.

Crosswind Join: If a direct crosswind join has been approved, you are expected to align your aircraft to track overhead the upwind end of the runway in use (over the numbers) i.e. as if you were turning onto it from the dead side. Unless otherwise instructed you should be at circuit height.

Fixed wing circuits normally left hand at 1100' aal, with helicopters below either live side or dead side (dependant on RWY in use) up to 600' aal.

Requests for use of alternative Grass Rwy due to cross winds will be approved subject to traffic situation.

Visiting aircraft are to park on the grass parking area to the East of TWR/Terminal unless otherwise instructed by ATC.

[Also see Circuit Maps]

 
Helicopters

Extensive helicopter training takes place on the airfield.

Practice EFATO permitted only on Rwys 02 and 31.

Helicopter Training Areas (HTAs) E, W, and X are depicted on the Airfield Map.

HELICOPTERS INBOUND [Also see Circuit Maps]

Expect to join not above 600ft within the ATZ as follows:

Approaching from N, W or SW - join for HTA 'W'.

Approaching from NE, E or SE - join for HTA 'E' or grass RWY 25 numbers. Normal routing is to follow river from Shoreham Harbour to SE corner of airfield; direct approach from NE may be permitted subject to fixed-wing circuit traffic and RWY in use.
If strong wind necessitates use of grass RWY 07, helis. will be able to approach to the 02 threshold (remaining S of 07) as directed by ATC, to facilitate an into wind arrival.

 
Radio Failure Procedure

Join overhead the airfield and fit into the traffic pattern, overfly the runway in use at 500 feet aal before positioning for landing. Standard light signals should be followed.

 
Visual Reference Points

 
Illuminated Windsock

A new illuminated windsock has been erected at the Airport. This is in compliance with the Civil Aviation Authority directive and will provide an extra lighting facility for pilots at night.

 

Kite Flying (Surfing) - Daylight Only

Between Shoreham Harbour entrance and Beach Green / Shoreham Beach East up to 132 ft agl (amsl)

Expect activity all year round.

 
High Visibility Clothing

Some comments have been made to airport staff about the wearing of high visibility jackets. The airport will continue to support and actively encourage the wearing of this safety related initiative and we now have available other complementary or supplementary "clothing".

High Visibility caps are now available from the airport at a cost of £5 and these, when worn, will add to or improve your safety and possibly even make a fashion statement. These caps are now available from the airport reception desk.