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Tatenhill Airfield

Offering wonderful opportunities for all to enjoy flying days and experiences in Staffordshire in the West Midlands, Tatenhill Airfield offers the chance to pilot and learn to fly aeroplanes, as well as embark on daredevil aerobatic stunts that are not for the faint hearted. All of our flying packages at this excellent venue are available to book through dates and gift vouchers from FlyDays.
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Please note some or all of the flying experiences below at Tatenhill Airfield may be run by an independent operator and the flight dates will be subject to availability.

Tatenhill Airfield
Newborough Road
Needwood
Burton-upon-Trent
Staffordshire
DE13 9PD

Tatenhill Airfield is located near the village of Needwood in Staffordshire, just a 15 minute drive from the centre of Burton-upon-Trent via the B5017 road. It is also in close proximity to the A515 and A38 roads, offering fantastic connections to other surrounding towns in the area, including Lichfield and Tamworth. The nearest train station is Burton-on-Trent, and a taxi from the station to the airfield takes just under 15 minutes.

Runway
08/23
Dimensions(m)
1190x28
Surface
Asphalt
TORA(m)
08-1190
LDA(m)
08-1190
AMSL
439ft
Maintenance Maintenance
Custiner Service Customs
Runway True Runways
Fuel Fuel
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Flying Experiences at Tatenhill Airfield

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
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 ...
£169.00
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

Flying Experiences in West Midlands

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
30 Minute Helicopter Lesson - Nationwide Venues Experience from flydays.co.uk
30 Minute Helicopter Lesson - Nationwide Venues
Available nationwide, these 30-minute helicopter flying lessons are available at a whole host of locations and are completely flexible, meaning it is ...
£259.00
Bridgnorth Pleasure Flight Experience from flydays.co.uk
Bridgnorth Pleasure Flight
Are you looking for a thrilling adventure near Birmingham? Consider taking a 10-minute luxurious helicopter ride to explore the historic Severn Valle ...
£99.00
Wolverhampton Buzz Flight Experience from flydays.co.uk
Wolverhampton Buzz Flight
Are you looking for a thrilling adventure near Birmingham? This buzz flight could be just what you need! You'll be taken on a short but exhilarating ...
£59.00
UK City Helicopter Tour for Two Experience from flydays.co.uk
UK City Helicopter Tour for Two
Take a thrilling helicopter tour of the most picturesque cities in the UK and experience the breathtaking view of the world from above. The choppers ...
£225.00
UK City Helicopter Tour for One Experience from flydays.co.uk
UK City Helicopter Tour for One
Experience the breathtaking view of the world from above by taking a thrilling helicopter tour of the most picturesque cities in the UK. The helicopt ...
£125.00
Helicopter Flight with Bubbly and Chocolates for Two Experience from flydays.co.uk
Helicopter Flight with Bubbly and Chocolates for Two
Take to the skies with a Helicopter Flight with Bubbly and Chocolate for two. Pick a venue near you for your helicopter experience. During your fligh ...
£79.00
Helicopter Flight with Bubbly and Chocolates for One Experience from flydays.co.uk
Helicopter Flight with Bubbly and Chocolates for One
Take to the skies with a Helicopter Flight with Bubbly and Chocolate for one. Pick a venue near you for your helicopter experience. During your fligh ...
£49.00

Information About Tatenhill Airfield

Tatenhill Airfield in Staffordshire in the West Midlands is steeped in history, and now you too can now immerse yourself in its rich aviation past with FlyDays.co.uk.

Situated in the Needwood Survey, a 3000 hectare estate owned by the Duchy of Lancaster in the former Needwood Forest, Tatenhill started life as a base for the Royal Air Force, once known as RAF Crossplains and later RAF Tatenhill.

Aeroplanes first flew from the site near Burton Upon Trent in 1941 during World War II, primarily for use by the No. 16 Elementary Training Flying School that were also based at RAF Burnaston of Derbyshire.

Among the planes to have flown from Tatenhill include the Miles Magister, Vickers Wellington and Avro Anson. It was also a satellite airfield for nearby RAF Lichfield until 1942, and it also housed the RAF School of Explosives from 1945 to 1947.

By 1950, the RAF had left the airfield and it became disused. Many of its original features from its years of military action are still standing on the airfield today.

However, it didn’t lay unused for long, as it became closely associated with Allied Breweries, who started using the facility to fly in visitors and also operate its own aircraft, including several de Havillands and Beech airliners.

This continued for a number of decades but finished in 1985. It was quickly then taken over for general aviation use, including a flying school, which are still in operation today. Nowadays, the busy airfield also stations an air ambulance and aircraft servicing and repairs, as well as the original three strip Asphalt runway laid down by the RAF, measuring 1190 x 28 metres.

Runway or Another

FlyDays.co.uk is passionate about getting your airborne, so we’ve also got a 60 minute flying lesson package that is ideal for first-time would-be pilots.

These are a fantastic option because not only do you get the same high quality flying tutelage, but longer in the air means that you’ll have more time to gain confidence when airborne.

Our two-seater aircraft are perfect for beginners, and you’ll soon be flying high with a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) qualified instructor by your side.

Fuel for You

The Flight Deck Café at Tatenhill Airfield is the perfect place for flyers to refuel. From full breakfasts, to jacket potatoes and hot paninis, plus much more, these delicious snacks will give you skywards sustenance!

Spectators are welcome along to the airfield to take in the action and take photos whilst you’re up in the air, so why not invite them to come and make a day of it with some refreshments afterwards?

Booking to Fly at Tatenhill Airfield

Whether it’s at Tatenhill Airfield, or any other of our flying venues across the UK, you can be sure that FlyDays.co.uk only offers the most fantastic flying experiences at the best possible prices.

You can book onto any of our available Tatenhill flying packages with purchase of our open gift vouchers, or by booking onto a forthcoming date of your choice using our regularly updated Events calendar.

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