Wellesbourne Mountford airfield is located in Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, approximately 3.5 nautical miles east of Stratford-upon-Avon
ATC Positions
| Callsign | Frequency |
| Wellesbourne Information | 124.030 |
Preferential Runway
Runway 36 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 west of the airfield
Fixed wing circuit height is 1000 feet QFE
Helicopter circuit height is 600 feet QFE
When flying helicopter circuits, pilots should remain north and clear of the town of Wellesbourne
Noise Abatement
The villages of Wellesbourne, Charlecote, Hampton Lucy and Loxley are very noise sensitive,pilots should make every effort to avoid overflying them
Runway 05
After departure turn left onto track 030 degrees
Runway 18
After departure, climb straight ahead, remain clear of the villages of Wellesbourne and Loxley
Runway 23
After departure climb straight ahead to 1000 feet QFE
Runway 36
After departure, turn right onto track 030 degrees at the aerodrome boundary towards the green roof, and climb to height 1000 feet QFE before turning crosswind
Notes
The airfield is situated 3 nautical miles south of the southern boundary of Birmingham CTS (base of 1500 feet) and below Birmingham CTA (base of 3500 feet). Pilots are advised to squawk 0010 and monitor Birmingham Radar on 123.980
In case of emergency, radar assistance can be provided by Birmingham radar on 123.980
Overhead joins preferred
Helicopter arrivals and departures to remain below height 600 feet QFE within the ATZ
Non radio aircraft not accepted
Runway 05/23 is not available from 1600 Friday to 0900 Sunday due to market- a barrier will be in place
Touch and goes are not allowed outside of published hours
Helicopter points W and E are to be used for circuits, arrivals and departures
E is not available on saturdays and public holidays
Areas between runways are under cultivation
Pilots should taxi with extreme caution on grass areas
Aircraft parking is available on grass section and taxiway B, short stay is located by the hangar
Simultaneous operations on runway 18/36 tarmac and 18/36 grass are not permitted
Only one visiting aircraft is permitted to operate in the circuit for training at a time
Warnings
Agricultural vehicles may be operating on the airfield at any time
Grass areas including grass runway 18/36 are subject to restricted use or closure due to waterlogging during and following periods of wet weather
Reduced wing tip clearance in front of main buildings
Aircraft with a wingspan in excess of 15m to exercise caution
Who to Contact
Below is the order in which you should contact a controller
Vatsim
EGBW_I_TWR
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