Bakersfield Virtual Pilot Briefing Pack

There is no dedicated frequency for Bakersfield, blind calls should be made on Safetycom

Runway 24 is the preferential runway when there is a tailwind component of 5 knots or less and the runway is dry

Circuits operate to the south side of the field

Airfield is located at the top of a hill adjacent to extensive woods to the South

Rockingham motor racing circuit 1.5 nautical miles to the north west

Runway is a grass runway that can become boggy in winter months

Deenthorpe aerodrome is 1 nautical mile to the north east

Wittering MATZ is 3.5 natical miles to the north east

Avoid overflying local habitation and the village of Weldon to the north west

8 foot hedge is close to the runway 24 threshold

50ft tree to the north of the runway 24 approach on very short final

40ft tree to the south of the runway 06 threshold

Crops grow to the edge of the runway strip

Lyvedon gliding site is 1.5 nautical miles to the south east, beware of cables up to 2000 feet