Compton Abbas Airfield (EGHA)
Situated: 2.7 nm SSE of Shaftesbury, Dorset (150 deg magnetic)
Elevation: 810' AMSL
RFF Category: Special Cat
PPR (occasionally unlicensed after 1700hrs due shortage of RFF crew)
Runways: 08/26 (Grass) TORA/LDA 803 metres
Taxiways: All taxiing to the south of the runway
Circuit Height: 800' QFE
Circuit Direction: 08: LH 26: RH
A/G Radio: 122.70
Visitor Aircraft Parking: to the EAST of the strobe light- never in front of the buildings.
Fuel: 100LL - self service, please collect refuelling log from reception
Oils: W100, W80, 15W50
Customs: 24Hrs PNR
VOR/DME: 277 / 30.5NM from SAM 113.35
Radar: Boscombe Down 126.70 or Yeovilton 127.35 (both weekdays only)
Noise Abatement: Please check in your flight guides before using the airfield
Please note that we are unable to accept credit or debit cards for amounts less than £10.
Turbulence: Turbulence will be encountered on both runways when the wind has a southerly component in excess of 8 -10 knots. Low approach paths combined with excess speed is not recommended when these conditions prevail. Such approaches will place the aircraft in the worst of the turbulent air and will result in a touch down point well along the runway length.
Compton Abbas Noise Abatement Procedures
The airfield operates in an area of outstanding natural beauty, and to maintain the existing good relationship with the community, please observe good airmanship and avoid overflying hamlets and villages in close proximity to the airfield.
Arrivals
Rwy 08 - A normal approach, but please avoid getting low on final approach or using excessive power settings when overflying Compton Village.
Rwy 26 - A normal approach.
Departures
Rwy 08 - As soon as practicable, on passing the end of the runway, turn left in order to avoid overflying Hatts Barn Farmhouse.
Rwy 26 - As soon as practicable, on passing the end of the runway, turn right in order to cross the top of the Melbury Hill. Avoid overflying any part of Compton Abbas village.
Could all pilots please avoid parking near the patio area, as this helps ease congestion around the club buildings.
Keep a good look-out at all times for aircraft landing and taxiing.
Regrettably, no dogs allowed.
Please note that picnics are not allowed anywhere on the airfield or in the car park due to litter being ingested into aircraft.
