Today’s weather at Shoreham is looking good so hope this will hold out and also be the same at EGHN:
EGKA 190820Z 33005KT CAVOK 08/05 Q1017
I know a few pilots that have flown here before on many occasions, my friend and sometimes co-pilot Mike Parsons (http://ppllog.blogspot.com) has reviewed this airstrip for me:
“Sandown airfield is a favourite place to visit for myself to take passengers to for a few reasons. The first it's such a short hop from my home airfield (Shoreham - EGKA), flight time is approx 30 minutes which involves a very short hop over water (the Solent) which makes the journey more interesting over to "the island".”
“The actual airfield has come on leaps and bounds since the fire and is now totally rebuilt with a great friendly and family atmosphere, with the same local faces always up for a chat about all things flying.”
“Sandown town is only a 30 minute walk or 10 minute taxi ride, which boasts gorgeous golden sands and a plethora of bars for a cold lemonade (beer or wine for passengers!). Give it a try, but make sure you take the time to venture into town for a stroll.”
“Remember, no hi vis required!”
History and Airfield Information
Sandown Airport is located on the east side of the island and there are good road and public transport links. The airport has had three separate locations over the years and was originally established in 1929 as a simple grass field. The airfield operated as a general aviation field for many years and continues to be popular with visitors to the Isle of Wight but there are no longer any scheduled services from Sandown.
Britten-Norman has now taken over lease for this Airfield (farm strip) and will now be managed over the term of the lease as a fully functioning airfield again. A local farmer decided to close the airfield at Bembridge which had been managed and operated until last year when the farmer’s bales were placed across the taxiways, airstrip and entrance. Britten-Norman hopes to achieve what was at Bembridge airport and has already started some renovation work with the attached buildings and facilities. Britten-Norman will promoting the airfield throughout 2011 and working in partnership with the Isle of Wight council and hopes to introduce a number of ideas that will push tourism in local area and the island as a popular destination for visiting pilots and tourists alike.
Isle of Wight Sandown Aerodrome has a CAA Ordinary License (P883) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction as authorised by the licensee (Isle of Wight Aviation Limited).
Contact details are below:
Telephone: 0198 340 5125
Address: Isle of Wight (Sandown) Airport,
Newport Road,
Sandown,
Isle of Wight
PO36 9PJ
Britten-Norman website: http://www.eghn.com/
Pilot reviews and Pictures: http://ukga.com/airfield/sandown
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