Old Buckenham airport is located in Norfolk, approximately 12 nautical miles south west of the city of Norwich
ATC Positions
| Callsign | Frequency |
| Buckenham Radio | 124.405 |
Preferential Runway
Runway 25 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 north of the aerodrome at a height of 1000 feet QFE
Overhead joins are prohibited except for training approved by airport management
Arrival procedures
Runway 07
When joining runway 07 from the west report at Snetterton Heath
Runway 25
When joining runway 25 from the east report at Tacolneston Mast
Departure Procedures
Runway 07
When departing, fly runway heading until reaching a height of 1500 feet QFE before turning
Runway 25
When departing, turn onto track 270 degrees, until reaching the railway line south of Attleborough
Noise Abatement Procedures
Pilots should avoid overflying the village of Old Buckenham, located 1 nautical mile south of the airfield, and Attleborough, located 2 nautical miles north west of the airfield
Notes
Pilots should beware of the gliding site at Tibenham, located 5 nautical miles south east of the airfield
Tacolneston radio mast, with an altitude of 888 feet QNH is lcoated 3 nautical miles to the north east of the airfield
Norwich controlled airspace (class D) is located to the north from FL50+
Vehicles may cross the runway at the intersection between the runway and the perimeter road
Temporary straw stacks up to 40 feet tall may be located 250 metres from the threshold of runway 25
The grass runway must not be used at the same time as the asphalt runway
Who to Contact
Below is the order in which you should contact a controller
Vatsim
EGSV_R_TWR
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