Castle Kennedy Airfield is
centred between Northern Ireland, Prestwick, Carlisle, Blackpool, and Isle of
Man, this is the only facility for General Aviation in the South West of
Scotland. The airfield has been available since the closure of West Freugh,
approximately 3 miles to the South.
All General Aviation aircraft are welcome, provided they observe the rules of
the airfield, and is available for commercial arrivals. The airfield is
unlicensed, PPR, and usable at the pilots own risk and discretion.
At present the airfield is basic, with one active hard runway on 26/08. However
the
second runway, 15/33 is still in place and may be re opened in the future.
Improvements are gradually being made. So far, of the available 600 metres on
26/08, approximately 7000M/Sq have been resurfaced, and the remainder
extensively patched. The useable runway is 20M wide in the centre of the old
runway surface.
Hangarage is available at reasonable rates, and the airfield itself is available
for lease should a club or individual wish to assume full control. The present
facilities can be found on the facilities page, and the layout of the airfield
can be found on the Map page.
The airfield is strictly PPR, due to possible agricultural activit,y and
visitors are requested to complete a Registration form, and return it either by
fax or email, and confirm arrangements by telephone. Please also check the News
page for other activities on the airfield, and improvement plans. All operations
at Castle Kennedy are at the pilot's discretion.
There is no radio facility at Castle Kennedy, however this service will be
provided in the future. Please check the news page for further information.