Welcome to Ashcroft Airfield
History
Ashcroft Airfield (EGCR) has been established since the early 1980's. The aerodrome's location at the southern end of the Manchester Low Level Corridor gives it a strategic location for visiting aircraft. Ashcroft is an established Diversion Airfield for all microlights and light aircraft. Ashcroft Airfield was purchased by Steve Billington in 2000 and features in both Pooleys, AFE and Bottlang general aviation Flight Guides. Ashcroft has four separate grass airstrips, three of which are reinforced or drained to enable wet weather use. At 650 metres, the fourth Runway is currently the longest Grass Runway in the North West. Ashcroft's weather station info can be remotely viewed by one of its three webcams. The air traffic control tower is sometimes manned during busy periods. Workshops, storage and large office spaces are available to rent.
Visitors
Single engine aircraft are welcome (subject to PPR and at pilot's own risk & discretion)
Due to noise and safety considerations, the following activities are not allowed:
No...Helicopters / Flight training / Banner towing / Para-Motors or Ballooning
Landing fees are structured depending on size and engine power of aircraft. Pilots must not do engine runs near the cottages and must avoid flying over surrounding farm houses. Parking is available in the summer, on the grass to the south of the Airfield caravan or in the winter, on a concrete platform with tie down chains. Please do not disturb the residents of the cottages, they are not related to Ashcroft Airfield. Please do not carry out low flypasts or practice Circuits. Ashcroft Airfield weather and NOTAMS are available by viewing the airfield webcams.
UNLEADED PETROL now available (see VISITORS page) Cash/Cheques OK, no credit Cards
AVGAS (limited supply) also avaiable......'Visitors (Technical)' page
Free.....Clubhouse facilities for Visiting Pilots (Including free internet access)
Free.....Overnight accomoadation for Diverted Pilots (Visit Tower for details)
Picnic Area (with 'Nature Trail)..Idealic setting by remote pond with 'garden' fearures
Oulton Park Racetrack. Ashcroft Airfield is only 3km from Oulton Park Racetrack. A taxi fare from Ashcroft to Oulton Park is about £10
Hangarage
Ashcroft currently has some limited Hangarage & Outside Parking available.
(1) De-Rigged Flexwing microlight hangarage at £55/month.
(2) Hangarage for small single seat aircaft (eg. Taylor Monoplane, Tipsy Nipper) at £88/month
(3) Hangarage for Small/Medium size Aircraft with folding wings at £80/month.
(4) Two Outside Parking spaces available £80 - £100/month dependant on type.
Resident pilots are charged £3 for landings.
Airfield Layout
(Note: runways are surrounded by long grass in the Summer)
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