Pilot reviews of Upfield Farm Airfield

“I visited Upfield yesterday (30 Aug). Extremely friendly, practical, nice field - very many thanks to Ken Bowen. DO make sure you call for PPR of course: at the moment the info on this website is out of date. There's no grass runway (the concrete one's fairly narrow but great - much nicer approach from the NE - but don't even think of straying off the edge). Circuits are currently all to the NORTH, the opposite way around to the info on this website. So circuits are 05 LH, 23 RH.”

“Some 2 weeks ago I ferried a vintage aircraft from Paris to Ireland.The approaches and departure are clear of obstructions and runway in excellent condition.Kevin the man in charge is most helpfull not only with flight planning and advice on the surrounding area but with a wealth of valuable technical knowlege as well.When unexpected weather blew up he took the initiative to tie down the aircraft and placed a tractor in front of it.

Its the spirit of Upfield Farm that will keep G.A.alive unlike the many expensive and sterile Flight Services that I visited along the way.

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“Today 25/09/05 I visited Upfield Farm for the first time.  We were made most welcome.  Landing fee is £5 with free coffee.

The owner has created a concrete strip 648 x 7 metres, 05/23 and has laid it himself.  It covers the existing grass runway, do not go on to the grass as it is very rough at present although the owner intends to recreate a grass strip as well.

We wish him well, as there are not many folk who would go to the trouble of laying that much concrete.

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