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Earls Colne Airfield Information and Flying Experience Days

Nearby to the bustling city of Colchester in Essex is Earls Colne Airfield. If you’re looking to fly from a venue with a decent amount of aviation history, you’re in the right place. Built in 1941 for the RAF, it was originally intended for a bombr command group but was assigned to the US Air Force in 1942. Despite being active in World War 2, its military use came to an end in 1955 and today is used for an industrial park, golf course, leisure centre and an airstrip used by a flying school. This flying school offers a range of flying experiences including flying lessons in light aircrafts available through FlyDays.
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Earls Colne Airfield
Earls Colne
Colchester
Essex
CO62NS

Earls Colne Airfield is an aerodrome located 25 minutes away from Colchester by car

Runway
06/24
Dimensions(m)
939x30
Surface
Grass/asphalt
TORA(m)
06-799, 24-799
LDA(m)
06-779, 24-778
AMSL
227ft
LandingFee Landing Fee
Runway True Runways
Fuel Fuel
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Flying Experiences in South East

4 Seater 30 Minute Flying Lesson Experience from flydays.co.uk
4 Seater 30 Minute Flying Lesson
Learn how to fly a 4 seater Piper PA28 aircraft in this 30 Minute flying lesson with an expert instructor. Whether you’ve flown before or are a compl ...
£160.00
2 Seater 60 Minute Flying Lesson Experience from flydays.co.uk
2 Seater 60 Minute Flying Lesson
Take to the skies over Surrey in this 2 seater Cessna 152 departing from Blackbushe Airfield which is conveniently located just off the M3 and near ...
£235.00
5 Hour Pilot Starter Pack 4 Seater Flying Lessons at Biggin Hill Experience from flydays.co.uk
5 Hour Pilot Starter Pack 4 Seater Flying Lessons at Biggin Hill
Those with an eye on getting into aviation will be off to a flying start - quite literally - with this fantastic value Starter package! And the reaso ...
£2249.00
Single Winch Launch Flight - Essex Experience from flydays.co.uk
Single Winch Launch Flight - Essex
Are you ready for a thrilling experience? Come and glide with us in Essex! Our friendly glider club offers a range of flights, from great value taste ...
£45.00
Gliding Mini Course In Essex Experience from flydays.co.uk
Gliding Mini Course In Essex
Looking for an exhilarating gliding experience in Colchester? Look no further than the Wormingford Gliding Club, situated in Wormingford Airfield in ...
£199.00
Trial Gliding Lesson In Essex Experience from flydays.co.uk
Trial Gliding Lesson In Essex
Looking for an exciting gliding experience in Colchester? Look no further than the Wormingford gliding club, located in Wormingford Airfield, Essex, ...
£99.00
Gliding Experience In Essex Experience from flydays.co.uk
Gliding Experience In Essex
Do you want to experience the thrill of gliding in Colchester? Look no further than this fantastic gliding club located in Wormingford Airfield, Esse ...
£49.00
50 Minute 2 Seater Flying Lesson In Manchester Experience from flydays.co.uk
50 Minute 2 Seater Flying Lesson In Manchester
Looking for a thrilling experience that showcases the best of city and country life? Look no further than these flying lessons from Manchester's City ...
£249.00

Flying Experiences available at Earls Colne Airfield

If you’re close to Essex want to learn how to fly an aircraft or try gliding for the first time, you’re in for a treat at Earls Colne Airfield. Aside from its fascinating connections to World War 2, it also hosts a range of flying experiences suitable for complete beginners or those who have spent a considerable amount of time in the skies.

Whether you are starting from scratch and want to book in for a classic flying lesson, or build up your practice and pack in some more hours in the skies, every session will be tailored towards your experience.

If you’re seeking a more adventurous flying experience, gliding is a thrilling option where you get to see the Essex landscape from new angles and heights as you soar silently through the skies. Earls Colne Airfield offers a range of Gliding experiences and even Trial Gliding lessons if you fancy getting behind the wheel and learning the controls.

At FlyDays we offer a range of Gliding Experiences across the UK, but if you want to continue your search for the perfect experience you can browse through additional Flying Experiences in the East of England.

Alternatively, if you’re thinking of purchasing a Flying Experience as a gift, you’re in luck because FlyDays also sell Flying Gift Cards that can be redeemed at this venue.

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