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Newtownwards Airport

Location:

8.5nm E of Belfast N5434.87 W00541.52

Elevation:

9ft / 0mb

Operator:

Ulster Flying Club (1961) Ltd,
Newtownwards Aerodrome,
Portaferry Road,
Newtownwards,
County Down,
CA6 4NW

High:

4°c

Low:

1°c

High:

4°c

Low:

-2°c

Wind chill:

Wind direction:

260°

Wind speed:

8.05kph

Humidity:

93%

Visibility:

9.99km

Pressure:

1015.92in

Visiting ACFT welcome, not a designated AD under the prevention of terrorism act. ACFT operating under restrictions of the act must contact The Police Service of Northern Ireland. AD U/L for ACFT>2730kgs. Minimum 3rd part insurance >£500,000 required for all visiting ACFT and microlights.

Situated on the shore of Strangford Lough with high GND & obstructions to W & N. Belfast City CTZ boundary close to N & W. Obstructions: Monument (lit) 591ft amsl 267°/0.9nm. HT cables high on GND 232ft aal within 0.5nm Rwy22 APP. Hill 705ft amsl 314°/2.8nm. High GND infringing Rwy26 climb out. Lamp stands on road may affect ACFT making a late decision to go around on Rwy26. Turbulence may be experienced on a missed APP Rwy26. Pilots APP Rwy26 should satisfy themselves at or above 300ft that they will be able to land and stop. If any doubt exists pilots are advised to carry out a missed APP early left turn to avoid high GND. ACFT landing Rwy26 without wheels firmly on GND by Rwy22 intersection are advised to carry out a missed APP. Rwy34 possible pedestrian/vehicle traffic on sea wall, carry out missed APP if necessary. Noise: Avoid over flying bird sanctuary at Castle Espie.

Operating Hours:

0800-1600 (Summer) + 1Hr (Winter). Late flying Tues & Thur 2000 (L)

Circuits:

04 RH, 22/16/34 LH, 1000ft QFE
Microlights 700ft QFE
No circuits 26

Landing fee:

Single £10, Twin £25 inc. VAT

Maintenance:

Nil

Fuel:

AVGAS 100LL JET A1 by arr

RWY

SURFACE

TORA

LDA

LIGHTING

04
Asphalt794794
Thr Rwy APAPI 4.5°
22
Asphalt794
720
Thr Rwy APAPI 4.5°
16
Asphalt566
533
Nil
34
Asphalt
559
566
Nil
08
Asphalt566
N/A
Nil
26AsphaltN/A
566
Nil
16/34
Asphalt310x25
U/L
Nil

Restaurant:

Nil

Taxi:

By arrangement

Car hire:

By arrangement
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