Pilot reviews of Weybourne Airfield

Flew into Weybourne 28/8/16 in a PA28. Great place to visit. Having read the numerous reviews I would say the following..... RWY 16 is the better for a PA28. We had a gusting crosswind but easily manageable. Approach was interesting... visibility was good but some mist present. My first approach was ok but having crossed the boundary, avoiding the AAA emplacement we touched down however my speed must have been around 75kts and so with the hill and tree line fast approaching decision made to go around. Avoided the hill and trees also the local village for noise abatement reasons.... my second and successful approach was as a short field landing config.... far more room for manoeuvre and easily achieved on this second attempt. I had 2 PAX and with 3/4 tanks when departing my home airfield some 40 minutes earlier. I'm still a low hours PPL and this airfield is a great challenge. just do the homework first and always consider and early decision to go around.... as my instructor drummed into me !!

I flew into Weybourne on 26/07/2016, with my wife for a day out from Dunstable. Having read reviews by other pilots, I was really looking forward to it. I can only say that our experience was absolutely appalling. We thought that it would be nice to look at the gun emplacements at the heading of RW16. We had only got a hundred meters so along the peri-track (not on the grass) when we were stopped by one of their round trip lorry drivers with a very unfriendly "where are you going?". I explained where we were going and that we had just flown in, pointing to the aircraft, "you can't walk around the field, its not allowed because of the rabbit holes where you might put a foot in one, health and safety" He said "go that way", pointing to the other direction of the track to the Museum. We did that and found the gate shut and locked. So my wife and I climbed over it. We got to the Museum entrance to find that to get to the cafe you have to buy tickets at £11 per head. That was not explained in a friendly manner by the woman on the till, in fact pretty surly. When we explained that we had to climb a gate to get in from the airfield, she turned to a male colleague who said "the gate should be open". No "sorry about that". All they want is your money, you are an inconvenience, worse if you are a pilot. Not interested in aviators flying in to see their site. Just appalling very unfriendly behavior, be warned. We will never go there again.

Flew into Weybourne on July 18, 2016. This must be one of the most charming airfield locations in the East of England. Approach along the coast via Blakeney Point and you can spot seals basking on the sand (stay above 1500' to keep the seals happy). The runway slopes towards the coast, so unless there is a serious breeze from the North, it's probably better to use the upslope which steepens further at the Southern end, so approach over the sea. Book in and pay £5 landing fee at the very nicely kept caravan, then walk a few minutes to the mucklebrough military museum with enough aviation content to keep us happy. Reasonably priced restaurant there too. Norwich radar will keep you company as there's no radio at Weybourne. Overall a lovely little strip and well worth a visit.

Flew into Weybourne at the weekend to visit the Mucklebrough collection.

Grass strip was in good condition, landed on 16 which is slightly up hill but a great final approach over the sea and a couple of anti-aircraft guns which guard the runway.

The Mucklebrough Collection was certainly worth a visit and only a 5 minute walk.

Will certainly be back, but this time with a BBQ and a bit more time

Visited for the first time today in my Cessna 150 (at close to MAUW) it was like stepping back to the 1950's (in a nice way)

I don't have massive amounts of experience but most of my flying has been off grass.

Approach from the sea was novel to me, loved flying over the guns. Came in too high though (even the 40 degree flap wouldn't lose enough height) so went around. Second time round was a near perfect landing. Parked by the caravan, signed in, paid then tried to find the village. There are rabbit scrapes, slow taxi the order of the day.

£5 landing fee must be best value ever

Weybourne village is about a 15 minute walk with a superb pub.

Came back after lunch to find the wind had picked up. Approx 20 knot moreorless headwind uphill, it put the shortfield takeoff techniques to the test. I was regretting the fish and chips as the high ground and trees approached !

Fortunately trusting the plane to perform close to poh and resisting the temptation to snatch the column got us over them. I think it goes down as my interesting takeoff ever.

We'll be back, but will choose a day when the wind allows a downhill departure next time.

Flew into Weybourne on 7th Aug. 2013.

Caution, 2 ack-ack guns on short finals R15.

Now it is not permitted to access the beach from the airfield.

You must walk into the village along quite a busy road with no pavement.

Flew into Weybourne today with wife and two kids to make most of some very fine unexpected weather. Having read this site and others was slightly apprehensive getting in or more importantly out in a DA40 near MAUW. There was no need to worry and the field itself is a joy, we walked to the steam railway station (30 mins) caught a fantastic steamer into Sherringham for lunch (Windham Arms just one row back from the front CAMRA Norfolk pub of the year and amazing food) then back to Weyborne (£7 taxi) to sit on beach and swim then picnic back at the field. Where else could you get all this only an hr from any London field? Getting in was fine on the southerly runway from the sea but getting out I could see that with a less than stiff breeze from the south you need to concentrate on your w&b (did mine 3 times with safety margins). If you are anything close to MAUW taking off up hill you really would need a good headwind as a starter to get you out in comfort otherwise down hill (with a tailwind component) is possibly your best bet xwind permitting. Norwich have their atis on the phone if you are stuck without an iPhone, it helps but be careful of the Coastal sea breeze. Can't wait to go back, runway reminded us of St Marys Scilly, and setting Perranporth - two other fab fields. Kids can't wait to go back, which we will do soon and visit the Muckleborough Collection of military hardware. Weyborne village stores and pub also very good - highly recommended.

There are model flyers most Saturdays so it's worth a good lookup from overhead.

I have to concentrate hard on the landing and virtually always come in from the sea (uphill) if the winds are light.