Pilot reviews of Beccles Airfield

“I flew a friend to Beccles from Fairoaks on Saturday to pick up a R44, went via Senenoaks and then direct NE to Beccles. Farnborough LARs Eastt and North provided me with excellent service to just noth of Norwich ( well done Farnbrough) Beccles had 3 runways once part of one ( half Grass/tarmac) once you have extablished where to land it was really straight forward. A/G was really good and frendly as was the welcome ( guess they were please to see a visiting aircraft). Plenty of tea/coffee but NO cafe, shame really as it would have been nice to have lunch in their lovely garden area. Landing fees and fuel were on the high side and they do not accept plastic in any form, cheques or hard cash only ( You've been warned). dispite that a really chilled airfield and warm frendly people. Give it a go , I will be going back some time , however I will take by own Pick Nick. Thank you Beccles.”

“D**m hot Sunday 11th June 2006, decided a visit to Beccles called for ... very friendly air/ground radio and a charge of £10 for a PA28 .. £20 taxi ride if you want to see the sea ... apparently 15 min walk to "an excellent pub" but too hot for that! Could do with a restaurant at the field but would I go again? Yes ... especially as it's so undemanding..”

“Flew in to Beccles last week. It was initially quite hard to spot the runway as it is to the East of the disused section which shows up rather better than the combined concrete/grass runway currently in use. The clubhouse is a rather scruffy but welcoming portacabin and a cup of tea was on offer as soon as I landed. The atmosphere was very friendly and as the only licensed airfield in Suffolk it deserves your support. Apparently there is a very good fish restaurant nearby so I'll have to go back and check it out.”

“Were passing through the UK yesterday and landed at Beccles. Very warm welcome! £8 landing fee for a SEP <1 tonne. Also a cup of tea/coffee on arrival into the bargain. I Will have to visit there again next time I am in the area. After departure we heading south and were cleared through both Stansted and City zone for a direct onward flight. Excellent service from both Eccles A/G and the NATS controllers! ”