Compton Abbas Virtual Pilot Briefing Pack

Runway 26 is the preferential runway when there is a tailwind component of 5 knots or less and the runway is dry

The taxiway chart can be viewed here

Departing aircraft are to not be above 400 feet QFE when crossing the upwind numbers

Runway 08 Departures

After departure, as soon as possible turn left to avoid overflying Hatts Barn Farm

Runway 08 Arrivals

Pilots are to fly a normal approach but avoid being too low on final approach or using excessive power settings when overflying Compton village

Runway 26 Departures

After departure, as soon as possible turn right to avoid overflying Compton village and crossing Melbury hill. Pilots should avoid overflying any part of Compton Abbas village

Runway 26 Arrivals

A normal approach

Arriving aircraft should join the circuit via the overhead or a deadside join

Aircraft are to vacate the runway on the north side after landing

Distance to run markers are placed every 200 metres. When advised of soft runway conditions, and if not landed before the 600 metre marker, pilotsare requested to make another approach

100 metre unlicensed extension at either end of the runway

The ground to the north of the runway has a steep down slope gradient

When there is a strong southerly wind, pilots can expect turbulence on aproach to both runways due to the presence of trees

Public footpath crosses the runway at the midpoint