Thruxton Aerodrome
| Thruxton Aerodrome | |
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| Code | , ICAO: EGHO |
| County | Hampshire |
| Aerodrome | |
| Operator | Western Air (Thruxton) Ltd |
| Location | SU280457 51°12’37"N, 1°35’57"W |
| Runway(s) | 3,180 feet (Asphalt) |
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Thruxton Aerodrome is a private airfield in Thruxton, in the west of Hampshire, 4.5 nautical miles west of Andover.
The airfield was opened in 1942 as RAF Thruxton. After the War, it was reopened by the Wiltshire School of Flying in 1947,[1] and private and club flying operations continue to the present time.
Thruxton Aerodrome has a CAA Ordinary Licence (Number P544) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction as authorised by the licensee, Western Air (Thruxton) Limited.[2]
Many air cadets were trained here on Flying Scholarships and gained their PPLs. The training was carried out by the Wiltshire School of Flying on DH.82 Tiger Moth and Jackaroo aircraft.
Motor racing
Motorbike racing began on a track using the runways and perimeter roads in 1950. Thruxton Circuit, which follows the line of the perimeter road, has been used for motorbike and car racing since 1968.[3]
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References
- ↑ "From the Clubs". Flight magazine. 29 January 1948. p. 122. https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1948/1948%20-%200142.html. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ↑ Civil Aviation Authority Aerodrome Ordinary Licences
- ↑ "Circuit Facilities - History of Thruxton". http://www.thruxtonracing.co.uk/facilities. Retrieved 18 November 2016.