Arrival Procedure

Departure Info

Local Weather

RADIO FREQ. 129.975 (Traffic Service Only)

All pilots are reminded that TORA & LDA are guides only and it is up to the discretion of the pilot in command to make the decision if their a/c is capable of visiting Shenington.

RWY

 

SURFACE

 

TORA

 

LDA

 

LIGHTING

 

17/35

 

Asphalt

 

980 m

 

870 m

 

Nil

 

10/28

 

Grass

 

940 m

 

740 m

 

Nil

 

05L / 23R

 

Asphalt

 

490 m

 

450 m

 

Nil

 

05R / 23L

 

Asphalt

 

670 m

 

570 m

 

Nil

 

Remarks:

PPR advisable by telephone for daily gliding & noise briefing. Gliding site operating winch and aero tow. Cables up to 2000ft. agl. Power visitors should keep a good lookout for gliders ensuring their operations are not obstructed.

Although launch point may not acknowledge, please make circuit calls on 129.975, give preference to gliders & aero tow ACFT.

Operator:

Shenington Gliding Club

Shenington

Banbury

OX15 6NY

Tel: 01295 680 008 (Office)

Tel: 01295 688 121 (Clubhouse)

office@Shenington-gliding.co.uk

Warnings:

Winch cable hazards:

NO take off or landing to take place if any part of your run involves crossing the cable line.

NO overhead joins

Grassed embankment on Rwy05 Thr.

Restaurants:

Free tea, coffee and overnight accommodation & licensed bar available at AD.

Local B&B's in Shenington village (half mile)

Noise:

Avoid over flying local villages.

Avoid stud farm 1nm. east of Shenington Village

  

 

 

Radio:

129.975 (Gliding A/G - traffic only)

124.025 (Wellesbourne)

118.050 (Birmingham App)

 

Landing Fees:

£0  - Gliders

£5   - Singles

£10 - Twins

£10 - Helicopters

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