Private Airfields & Farm Strips


In the UK, any piece of land can be used as an airfield with the  owner’s permission, without planning permission from the local authority, for up to 28 days a year. You would need a strip of at least 300 x 50 metres for a light aircraft.

Lockyears Farm Strips Guide

 Lockyear's Farm Strips Guide
This book provides a comprehensive guide to farm strips and private airfields in England and Wales. Details given for each entry include map references, a line drawing of the runway with landmarks, length of runway, positioning of windsocks and circuit/noise restrictions. Over 200 sites are featured in this unique guide together with a wealth ofadditional in formation to help make your journey smoother. 470 pages approx, hardback. Each entry includes an Ordnance Survey location map opposite the airfield diagram and a wealth of general information (local Hotels, Golf Courses, Taxis etc.)