Operational Status

The operational status of the aerodrome and its facilities can be found here. The infomation is updated throughout the day as changes occur.

 

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PPR

Please use the Online PPR Form. If you are unable to use the online form please call 01404 891643

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Air/Ground Radio

Dunkeswell Radio 123.480

 

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Joining Instructions

Both Fixed Wing and Helicopters to join either on downwind or base leg for the runway in use. Circuit height 800ft. No straight in approaches for GA aircraft.

 

Straight in approaches can be pre-arranged for larger MTOW aircraft with stabilised approach criteria.

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• Runway 22 Left Hand Circuit

• Runway 17 Left Hand Circuit

• Runway 04 Right Hand Circuit

• Runway 35 Right Hand Circuit

 

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Parachute Activity

Parachuting normally takes place Wednesdays to Sundays inclusive and Bank Holidays.

Fixed wing aircraft can continue to operate in the ATZ while parachuting is active, but must avoid the overhead and deadside.

Helicopters must not operate in the ATZ while parachuting is in progress. Please liaise with the A/G operator, who will advise you when all canopies are on the ground, before entering the ATZ and before starting rotors for departure.

 

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Runway Information

• Runway 22 967m x 46m 

• Runway 04 967m x 46m

• Runway 17 962m x 46m

• Runway 35 962m x 46m

 

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Local Area

Gliding site 1.7nm West South West of Dunkeswell. Please avoid at all times.
If arriving from or departing to the south please contact Exeter Radar on 128.980

 

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Airfield Opening Times

Summer 08:30 - 18:00 Local
Winter 08:30 - 17:00 Local
Outside normal operating times by arrangement.

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Flight Plans

Unfortunately we are unable to activate flight plans on departure. Please call London Information after departure and they will activate your flight plan.

 

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Further Information

Further information is available in the AIP

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