Airport type Public 01/19 610 Phone +44 1670 787881 | Owner/Operator Eshott Airfield Ltd. Elevation AMSL 197 ft / 60 m Elevation 60 m | |
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Website www.eshottairfield.co.uk Address Bockenfield Aerodrome, Felton NE65 9QJ, UK Similar Eshott Flying Club, Eshott Hall, Brunton Airfield, PTT Aviation Newcastle, Royal Air Force Boulmer Profiles | ||
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Eshott Airfield is a former British Royal Air Force (RAF) World War II airfield in Northumberland, England, 20 miles (32 km) north of Newcastle, and midway between Morpeth and Alnwick. It is also known as Bockenfield Aerodrome.
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Eshott Airfield is home to two flying schools, Purple Aviation and Northumbria Microlights.
Purple Aviation operates two Evektor Eurostar EV-97 aircraft powered by a Rotax 912 engine along with one flexi-wing, the Pegasus Quik GT450. And talks have commenced upon the purchase of another aircraft.
Northumbria Microlights operates a Medway SLA-80, the only SLA-80 aircraft used in flight training in the British Isles.
Second World War
From 10 November 1942 during the Second World War it was home to No. 57 Operational Training Unit RAF. Training on Supermarine Spitfires was carried out there until the unit was transferred north to RAF Boulmer in August 1944.
Modern use
Eshott is now used by recreational microlights and small, light aircraft. It has both tarmac and grass runways.
The airfield is now the home of over 40 aircraft and has a clubhouse building, parking, and three hangar blocks.