Bedford aerodrome is located 5 nautical miles north of the town of Bedford and 11.5 nautical miles north east of Cranfield aerodrome
ATC Positions
| Callsign | Frequency |
| Bedford Radio | 119.030 |
| Cranfield Approach | 122.855 |
Visiting aircraft should contact Cranfield Approach for coordination purposes
Preferential Runway
Runway 26 is the preferential runway when there is a tailwind component of 5 knots or less and the runway is dry
Taxiway
The taxiway chart can be viewed here
Circuits
Circuits operate to the south at a height of 1000 feet QFE
Noise Abatement Procedures
On departure from runway 08, turn right 20 degrees as soon as possible after take off
Avoid overflying the villages of Bletsoe, Thurleigh, Hatch End, Keysoe Row and Riseley
Use steep approaches and departures where possible
Training, circuit practice, PFLs or low level flypasts are prohibited
Notes
The aerodrome mainly serves Bedford Autodrome visitors for the PalmerSport event, trackdays and other driving activities
Aerodrome is not available to microlights or to non radio aircraft
Aerodrome is not liscenced for night flying
Warnings
Runway used is the eastern third of the original MoD runway. A fence is located across the western boundary.
Car storage is located over the western two thirds of the original runway
Occasional helicopter movements to Bedford Aerodrome Helipad, located 1 nautical mile to the north west of the aerodrome
The aerodrome is frequently used as a VRP
Aircraft for the instrument procedure at Cranfield may be overhead at an altitude of 2500 feet
Who to Contact
Below is the order in which you should contact a controller
Vatsim
EGBF_R_TWR, EGTC_APP
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