Solent Airport Information and Flying Experience Days | Fly Days

Solent has a long history of military use from starting as a Naval aviation base in 1917, changing to an RAF base just a year later with naval aviation continuing under the RAF. The base had heavy use during WWII, even being named the busiest airfield on D-Day. It continued its importance after the war, even having an aircraft unit based there. Since 1996 the military handed over use to coast guards and air search helicopters. The airfield continued to evolve in use until today where it is used for leisure flying. The airport offers flying experiences with lessons in light aircraft and flight simulators available on FlyDays.