Northrepps International Airport
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Northrepps International | ||
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Northrepps-Cromer | ||
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Location | ||
Address | Operated by C.Gurney Esq., Heath Cottage, Northrepps, Cromer. Norfolk. NR27 9LB. | |
Grid reference: | TF 24 39 | |
Latitude: | 52° 54’15.57” N | |
Longitude: | 01° 19’44.16” E | |
ICAO: | N/A Unlicensed | |
Time Zone: | +0:00 from GMT (UTC) | |
Information | ||
Usage: | Light civil aircraft & Helicopters by prior permission, Microlights, Model aircraft. | |
Customs: | No | |
Runway: | Unpaved, Grass 18 and 36 | |
Length: | 492 meters | |
Width: | 23 meters | |
Elevation: | Rwy 36 gradient 1.8% UP | |
Hangarage: | None | |
Maintenance: | None |
Northrepps International Airport is a privately owned airfield which is just to the west of the village of Northrepps in North Norfolk. To get there from Cromer, leave Cromer on the A 149 towards North Walsham then turn left at Crossdale street, signposted Northrepps. The Airport is on the right about a ¼ mile down the road. The Airport is an unlicensed airfield, but Light aircraft and Helicopters are more than welcome to land, but with prior permission, and at the pilot’s own risk. There are several Helicopter Main Routes running close to Northrepps, (1500’-Fl60) runs North-west to South-east to the North of the Airfield and HMR 7 (Helicopter Main Route) crossing the Northern boundary of the airfield. There is also military and civil low level flying in the vicinity seven days a week. All aircraft should contact Coltishall Zone during their hours of operation (Closure immanent), otherwise Norwich approaches. Lower Airspace Radar Service available from Coltishall. F/S and alerting service available from Coltishall or Anglia Radar. Circuits at 600 feet above aerodrome level, Left hand runway 36, Right hand on runway 18.
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[edit] Departures
Departures are normally restricted to Runway 18 only, depending on aircraft take-off capabilities, surface wind, ambient temperature and runway conditions.
[edit] Other Activitys
There is Micro-light activity at the airfield 7 days a week, and occasionally crop spraying is carried out from Northrepps. Banner towing at some times of the year and on some weekdays Model aircraft are flown.
[edit] Accommodation
There are several hotels and guest houses within easy reach providing accommodation for all budgets. For information contact the Tourist information at Cromer