SORRY BUT DUE TO
COVID 19
AIRFIELD TEMPORARILY CLOSED
TO ALL NON MEMBERS/VISITORS
EXCEPT FOR EMERGENCY
HELICOPTERS
( HELIMED/POLICE/MILITARY )
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
HOPEFULLY CHANGING SOON
Flying into Sittles Airfield
requires PPR
for your first visit.
This is due to the revised circuit details, noise abatement and the close proximity of two other airfields. Also, the runways can have associated turbulence, hazards and there are electricity pylons, a bridle path and a house across the approaches. A quick look at the information below will give you an idea of some of the challenges to expect.
Please abide by this to help ensure everyones safety. Pilots fly in entirely at their own risk.
09RH OUR PREFERRED USE RUNWAY. Be aware of turbulence from the woods when the wind is southerly or south westerly. 500 metres with a slight uphill slope. Use the A38 as the base leg due to a Model Flying Club near the Fradley South Industrial Estate.
27LH TRICKY APPROACH
Is approached over the barn roof, be aware of possible sink/lift (see photo below). The runway drops away as you reach the oak tree on your right hand side.(see pic below) The useable landing distance is around 400 metres. After take off, turn 20 degrees to the right until you reach the A38. Use the A38 as the crosswind leg due to a Model Flying Club near the Fradley South Industrial Estate.
17 RH Caution, cottages in line with the runway at the threshold. Runway has a slight downhill incline & adjacent trees.
LESS THAN 300 MTRS LDA (LANDING DISTANCE AVAILABLE )
35 LH Only when the wind is strong northerly. slight uphill, Tricky approach following the power lines (INSIDE LINE)before turning very short finals where the woods end. Note the NO FLY property on the downwind leg. There is an offset threshold due to a bridleway running across the strip
LESS THAN 300 MTRS LDA (LANDING DISTANCE AVAILABLE )
give way to walkers and horses which may cross the runway by the big tree on rh side
land after the bump and big tree on the right
General Airfield Information
Radio frequency 129.830 call sign "SITTLES TRAFFIC".
Circuits 800 feet QFE. Thresholds 190' amsl.
The 09/27 runway is 400-500m whilst the 17/35 is 300-350m. There is a bridle path that runs across 17/35 near the 35 threshold. Approaches in all directions have their hazards. All circuits are to the south. Ground conditions are fairly good but, as with any grass strip, can be affected by adverse weather. The grass is maintained to a good standard.
Because hangarage is farm side, we have to manually move the aircraft across the road.
The "Control" caravan is in the hangar area and tea & coffee is available. Also a visitors book to be signed.
Sittles Flying Club is a Limited Company and operates a Health & Safety policy.
Tree foliage can overhang the runway in places.
Sittles is an unlicensed airfield.
For PPR please contact one of the following committee members
voice calls only no texts
1)Richard 07773 777160
chairman,top dog, head honcho ! Pizza specialist,
2)John 07786 084194 sec
3)Tony 07836 523 557 membership enquiries /treasurer
4) Paul 07428 692 874 Health and Safety
You will be given a short briefing on procedures and runways. After your first visit have a chat with one of them and if you are both happy then you will not be required to PPR in the future. PPR is not meant to discourage visitors. On the contrary, it is here to help make your visit safe and enjoyable.
WAY POINT CO ORDS FOR CIRCUITS 09 AND 27 (EXTENDED GA)
W 52°42'25.08"N 1°46'16.38"W
SW 52°42'14.10"N 1°46'30.23"W
TURBINE 52°41'47.95"N 1°46'6.57"W
SE 52°42'1.63"N 1°42'29.14"W
E 52°42'46.09"N 1°42'53.11"W
CO-ORDS 35/17
F17 52°42'45.66"N 1°45'23.10"W
F35 52°42'1.00"N 1°44'52.33"W
W 52°42'25.08"N 1°46'16.38"W
SW 52°42'14.10"N 1°46'30.23"W
TURBINE 52°41'47.95"N 1°46'6.57"W
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