Calling this an Airport is a slight exaggeration. Airfield would be Moor appropriate. I counted one small aircraft doing circuits and bumps in the time I was there and I am not aware of any scheduled for flights to to Llundain or say Spain. Not sure if runway is long enough and one presumes Cardiff and to close to make a it viable. The biggest disappointment and for me was the the apparent permanent jobs closure of the cafe. Every aerodrome as I would describe Fairford Common worth its salt should have one and it's a great shame if it's no longer be viable. Fly be now flies to to Llundain the from Cardiff. Given the fact Swansea city is further maybe the Swansea city council and chamber of commerce should encourage Flyby or similar to airline tickets to add Swansea city to the public network. I believe Air Wales with used to fly from Swansea city to Llundain. If that happens maybe the cafe...
Read moreAbsolutely rubish came to visit no cafe no vending machines working no flights flying derelict buildings no one there only a few boys in a flying office what a waste of an airport absolute disgrace ro swansea we need to re develop the airport make swansea like Cardiff and make things happen this government has to go and that airport manager shocking airport don't deserve to be an airport no commercial flights what a waste zwansea airport is going to the dogs so such a shame sort it out swansea airport and council wow what's...
Read moreA pleasant trip from Halfpenny Green on 29th November 2016 returning via Elan Valley. Staff were very welcoming and helpful, would recommend as a regular destination. Airfield closed on Mondays and there is a mixture of LH and RH circuits so its important to ensure that you check before visiting. Because of my flying altitude, my hearing was badly affected, if you have the same problem it may be advisable to make a low very wide circuit to equalise ear pressure before contacting ATC. A very big thank you to all...
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