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Fowlmere Airfield

Want to take flight above the stunning low lying countryside above Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire? Fowlmere Airfield lies close to the border where these two Eastern counties meet, and lies north east of Royston and south west of the world renowned university city of Cambridge. From here, the especially daring aviation fans can buckle in for a series of thrill seeking Aerobatic Flight packages, amongst many other great flying experiences. Book your next Fowlmere Airfield Flying Experience and buy one of our open Gift Vouchers today from the experiences listed below here on FlyDays.
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Fowlmere Airfield
Fowlmere
SG8 7SH

Fowlmere Airfield is based in the village of Fowlmere, which is in close proximity to IWM Duxford, and which is near Cambridge, Royston and Saffron Walden via the M11 motorway. The nearest train station is Royston, and a taxi from the station to the airfield takes approximately 15 minutes.

Runway
25/07
Dimensions(m)
704x30
Surface
Grass
TORA(m)
Unlicensed
LDA(m)
Unlicensed
AMSL
124ft
Maintenance Maintenance
LandingFee Landing Fee
Custiner Service Customs
Fuel Fuel
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Flying Experiences at Fowlmere Airfield

60 Minute Formation Aerobatics for Two Experience from flydays.co.uk
60 Minute Formation Aerobatics for Two
The practise of coordinated flight by two or more aircraft is known as formation aerobatics. That is the definition, but what is it truly like to fly ...
£899.00
45 Minute Formation Aerobatics for Two Experience from flydays.co.uk
45 Minute Formation Aerobatics for Two
Do you and a friend, family member or loved one have the nerves of steel to take on flying in formation in an aerobatic display? Then this 45 Minute ...
£699.00

Flying Experiences in East of England

30 Minute Flying Lesson - Nationwide Venues Experience from flydays.co.uk
30 Minute Flying Lesson - Nationwide Venues
Choose a location from one of the available Nationwide flying clubs to have a 30 minute Flying Lesson. There is no better way to take the first steps ...
£99.00
Weekday 90 Minute Lynx Session Experience from flydays.co.uk
Weekday 90 Minute Lynx Session
The Westland Lynx had been flying in the UK’s skies since 1971 as is a firm favourite with aviation lovers. The helicopter was decommissioned by the ...
£140.00
60 Minute Nationwide Microlight Flight Plus Briefing Experience from flydays.co.uk
60 Minute Nationwide Microlight Flight Plus Briefing
Take flight for 60 minutes in a Microlight, with full pre-flight briefing at our biggest selection of UK airfields, all of which have microlighting c ...
£159.00
30 Minute Nationwide Microlight Flight Plus Briefing Experience from flydays.co.uk
30 Minute Nationwide Microlight Flight Plus Briefing
Get to know one of the lightest ways to enjoying a flying experience, with this 30 Minute Flight in a Microlight, including Briefing, available at a ...
£99.00
40 Minute Biplane Flight Experience from flydays.co.uk
40 Minute Biplane Flight
An aerial trip back in time awaits on this 40 minute flight in a carefully restored vintage biplane, available to get up in the sky in at our biggest ...
£359.00
30 Minute Biplane Flight Experience from flydays.co.uk
30 Minute Biplane Flight
Chocks away, chaps, as you get to take a retrospective flight like no other on a 30 Minute Flight in a stunning and fully restored vintage Biplane at ...
£299.00
30 Minute Flying Lesson and IWM Duxford Entry Experience from flydays.co.uk
30 Minute Flying Lesson and IWM Duxford Entry
Take to the air with a 30 Minute Flying Lesson at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford. On arrival you will be given a safety brief by the team so you ar ...
£169.00
40 Minute Tiger Moth Flight and IWM Duxford Entrance Experience from flydays.co.uk
40 Minute Tiger Moth Flight and IWM Duxford Entrance
Prepare to take flight into a golden age of military aviation with a 40 minute flight in a vintage Tiger Moth biplane at the Imperial War Museum in D ...
£319.00

Information About Fowlmere Airfield

Want to take flight above the stunning low-lying countryside above Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire? Fowlmere Airfield lies near the border where these two Eastern counties meet and lies northeast of Royston and southwest of the world-renowned university city of Cambridge. From here, incredibly daring aviation fans can buckle in for a series of thrill-seeking Aerobatic Flight packages, amongst many other great Flying Experiences.

Brief History:

There have been three airfields at Fowlmere. The first was built on an old landing ground east of the B1368 Flint Cross to Fowlmere road. It was built to a substantial size and built to last, with three double and one single Belfast Truss hangers, similar to those found at Duxford. An extensive domestic site accompanied this on the opposite side of the road.

The second opened in early 1918 as Number 31 Training Depot Station for the newly independent Royal Airforce. Also, during this time, Training squadrons were to be based here, but the first to arrive was No 165 US Aero Squadron on March 15. The aerodrome was closed in 1922, and all buildings were demolished in 1923.

Battle of Britain:

In spring 1940, a satellite landing ground at Duxford was prepared around Manor Farm, this side on the west of the B1368 looking north. This second incarnation designed Fowlmere as Airfield G1 and later WA1. From July 1, spitfires of 19 Sqn RAF were detached with crews using tented accommodation plus several Nissen huts throughout the Battle of Britain period. Duxford and Fowlmere were protected by three anti-aircraft artillery based at Thriplow, as well as having Bofors guns on the former airfield. From now until the Spring of 1944, various RAF units were based at Fowlmere, usually just for a few days before moving on.

A Third Aerodrome:

In September 1945, Fowlmere was turned over to the RAF, and shortly after, the Americans returned to the United States. Between 1945 and 1957, the airfield was reverted back to farmland, and the RAF formally relinquished the base in 1957. The track had long been taken up, but some of the buildings, including the sole T2 hanger, remained.

In 1999, ModernAir moved into the airfield with a Piper Arrow G-BONC and a taxiway which connected the runway to the hanger area. Over the years, ModernAir’s collection of Pipers has grown significantly to an impressive collection which other aviation enthusiasts can enjoy.

Please remember that Flying Experiences are dependent on weather conditions, so at times may need to be rescheduled. 

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