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Duxford Airfield

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Duxford is strictly PPR at all times. Please call 01223 833376.

Visitors by air are welcome during opening hours.

Weather Updates
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Position
52° 05.07'N 000° 07.55'E (7 nm South of Cambridge)

Elevation
124 ft amsl

Navaids
VOR BKY 116.25 030° 6.5nm
VOR BPK 117.50 028° 22.0nm to Duxford
NBD CAM 332.5 197° 8.0nm

Status
Administered jointly by the Imperial War Museum and Cambridgeshire County Council, the aerodrome is licensed 365 days, RFFS CAT 2; CAT 3 by arrangement.

Airfield Opening Hours
Summer: Mid March to 31 October, 10.00 hrs to 18.00 hrs local time. Last aircraft must be airborne by 17.45 local time.
Winter: 1 November to Mid March, 10.00 hrs to 16.00 hrs local time. Last aircraft must be airborne by 15.45 local time.

Prior Permission Required
Strictly PPR by telephone 01223 833376 during operating hours.
Non-radio aircraft not accepted, but in exceptional circumstances strictly PPR.

Custom and Immigration
Custom and Immigration facilities can be arranged, but details must be sought from Duxford at the time of PPR.
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Runways
Paved (asphalt/concrete) 06/24 1222m x 45m LCN 08
RWY 06 LDA 1222m TORA 1222m
RWY 24 LDA 1222m TORA 1319m
Unpaved (grass) 06/24 880m x 30m LDA 880m TORA 880m

Communications
Duxford Information 122 x 075
NB: Navigational assistance may be obtained from Cambridge Approach 123.600 or Essex Radar 120.625 Mhz. R/T transmissions are recorded.

Lighting
Non.

Restaurant
Refreshments available during Museum hours.

Fuel
Avgas 100 LL / Jet A1 (10.00 - half an hour before close).
Oil; S80, S100, W80, W100.

Servicing / Hangarage
Limited servicing and hangarage is possible in emergency only.

Procedures

Download an inbound routes map here [pdf document]

Powered aircraft RW 06 RH, RW 24 LH all circuits are to the South of the runway.
All aircraft are to join down wind for the runway in use.
Aircraft intending to fly in the ATZ must be equipped with two-way RTF and be able to communicate with Duxford. In exceptional circumstances, aircraft without two-way RTF may be given prior approval and information to permit them to fly safely in the ATZ.
Aircraft approaching to land at Fowlmere from the west of Fowlmere may make their initial RTF call to Fowlmere Radio provided that their intended flight-path will not penetrate the Duxford ATZ. Pilots are reminded that unusual events, historic aircraft displays and formation flying are frequent activities at Duxford and are urged to make their initial RTF call to Duxford Information at least 5nm from the ATZ Boundary.
Aircraft intending to penetrate the ATZ should make an initial call to Duxford Information and if no contact, then call Fowlmere A/G on 135.700.
There are no overhead joins or dead side at Duxford to assist in deconfliction of circuit patterns. Pilots will be advised to avoid certain areas of the Fowlmere ATZ for traffic reasons.
Circuit patterns are to the south, with the exception of war birds. Circuits are, mutually agreed between the two aerodromes. It is therefore essential that pilots obtain a briefing from Duxford before departure whether inbound or outbound.
When Fowlmere aerodrome is active, aircraft departing to the west should contact Fowlmere as soon as possible after take-off. Aircraft arriving from the west inbound to Fowlmere should make normal contact with Fowlmere and should not over fly the adjacent bird sanctuary.
Pilots should NOT over fly the villages of Duxford, Thriplow, Whittlesford and Fowlmere and should not over fly the adjacent bird sanctuary, all other villages should be avoided.
Traffic departing Runway 06 continue straight ahead for 2nm before turning. Arriving traffic for Runway 24 join down wind and then position for 2nm final, avoiding over flight of Duxford Village. Traffic departing Runway 24 wishing to turn right, must maintain Runway heading until Royston. All joins from the North, r/w 06 in use, route via Sawston for a down wind join, r/w 24 in use, route via Royston for a down wind join.

Aerodrome Regulations

First 50 m of asphalt Runway 24 is sterile and is marked with yellow chevrons.
All aircraft (including microlights) landing at Duxford require a minimum of £500,000 third party/legal liability insurance, proof of which may be requested on landing.
Although Duxford has parallel runways they are not available for simultaneous use and are to be treated as one runway.
Special rules are in force for special events. Relevant AIC's give details.
The aerodrome is only open to visitors during specified hours. Traffic operating outside the published hours is private and Duxford based.

Warnings

Pilots of aircraft who are required to use a licensed aerodrome are cautioned that the taxiway strips are not suitable for use by aircraft whose wingspan exceeds 23m. Other aircraft should use the taxiways with extreme caution due to the reduced obstacle clearance.
Fighter and high performance aircraft regularly carry out non-standard manoeuvres and use NATO style joining procedures. Visiting pilots must call in plenty of time before entering ATZ.

Training Flights
By pre-arrangement only. Please call 01223 499337 or 01223 497987 during Museum hours for further information.

Landing Fees on non-event days
Single engine aircraft £14.00, twin engine aircraft £17.50 (charges are inclusive of VAT). Normal admission charges to view the Museum are payable in addition to landing fees.