£20SEP landing from
Visiting pilots
Prior permission online, clear circuit procedures, AFISO on frequency, and simple fee payment online, by bank transfer or with fuel uplift. Emergency diversions accepted free of charge.
Pilot information
EGBW · Warwickshire · Stratford-upon-Avon
Fly into
Fly into
Wellesbourne.
A historic general aviation airfield in the heart of Warwickshire - flight schools, Touchdown Café, Wartime Museum and Avro Vulcan XM655, with a welcoming AFISO service for visiting pilots.
4.9 / 5 · Wartime Museum · TripAdvisor
Open daily 09:00-17:00
AVGAS & Jet A1 on site
PPR for all visitors
124.030Wellesbourne Info
917mMain runway 18/36
159ftElevation
EGBWICAO codeWellesbourne Mountford
4Runway ends18/36 asphalt · 05/23 asphalt
£20Landing fromSingle-engine piston · VAT incl
4.9Museum rating28 TripAdvisor reviews
Why Wellesbourne
A thriving GA hub
A thriving GA hub
with real history
Built on a former RAF site near Stratford-upon-Avon, Wellesbourne combines active general aviation with a café, museum and a community of flying clubs that makes every visit worthwhile.
01
Pilot-friendly operations
AFISO on 124.030, AVGAS 100LL and Jet A1, hard runways and a grass strip, plus clear circuit and noise-abatement procedures for safe, efficient arrivals and departures.
02
Flight schools on site
Fixed-wing and helicopter training, plus advanced instruction - Aeros, Heli Air, On-Track and South Warwickshire Flying School all call Wellesbourne home.
03
Café, museum & Vulcan
Touchdown Café for watching the circuit, a volunteer-run Wartime Museum, and Avro Vulcan XM655 - a day out for enthusiasts as much as a stop for pilots.
Visiting by air
Three steps to land at EGBW
Strictly prior permission for visiting aircraft. Book ahead, check NOTAMs and weather, then call us on the radio.
1
Step 01
Request PPR online
Submit the Book-In / PPR form before you depart. Only one non-based aircraft may operate in the circuit at a time - booking is essential.
2
Step 02
Check weather & NOTAMs
Review live weather, runway status and NOTAMs. Note market closures on 05/23 and noise-abatement turns for each runway end.
3
Step 03
Call Wellesbourne Info
Contact on 124.030. Standard overhead join at 2,000 ft QFE. Fixed-wing circuit 1,000 ft; helicopters 600 ft. Pay landing fees online or with fuel.
What you'll find here
Everything an active
Everything an active
airfield should be
From fuel and maintenance to coffee and cold-war history - Wellesbourne is a full day out, whether you arrive by road or by air.
4+Schools on site
Flight schools
Fixed-wing, helicopter and advanced training from established schools based at the airfield. Start from scratch or build hours with local instructors who know EGBW inside out.
Meet the schools
09-17Daily
Touchdown Café
Hot food until 15:00, terrace seating and a front-row view of the circuit. Open daily for pilots, visitors and spotters.
Visitor guideXM655Avro Vulcan
Vulcan & museum
See Vulcan XM655 (usually Saturdays) and the Wartime Museum on Sundays and bank holidays - run by dedicated volunteers.
History & gallery
LiveWeather office
Weather & NOTAMs
Live station data, charts, METARs and NOTAM links from the weather office - built for pilots planning into EGBW.
Open weather office
£2.22AVGAS / litre incl VAT
Fuel on the pumps
AVGAS 100LL at £1.85/L + VAT and Jet A1 at £1.60/L + VAT (as published). Available from 09:00 until 15 minutes before closing.
Fuel details
Airfield reference
EGBW at
EGBW at
a glance
Hard runways, grass strip, AFISO and full pilot procedures - everything you need before you set course for Wellesbourne.
Strict PPRVisiting aircraft only by prior permission. Book online before you fly.
Transparent feesLanding from £20 for single-engine piston. Pay online, transfer or with fuel.
Diversions welcomeEmergency and precautionary diversions accepted free of charge (CAA CAP667).
Real traffic, real historyWarbirds, trainers and everyday GA share the same apron.
Key data
Published airfield reference. Confirm against AIP / NOTAM before flight.
FrequencyWellesbourne Information
124.030
ElevationAerodrome reference point
159 ft
Runway 18/36Asphalt · TORA 917 m
917 m
Runway 05/23Asphalt · market closures
587 m
CircuitFixed-wing 1,000 ft QFE
1,000 ft
On the airfield
Places worth
Places worth
a visit
Whether you fly in or drive in, Wellesbourne rewards a longer stay - coffee, history and live aeroplanes.
Open daily
RefreshmentsTouchdown Café
Main car park area, Loxley Lane entrance
Hot food until 15:00Terrace viewsPilots & public welcome
Daily · 09:00-17:00 BST
Visitor information
Sun & bank holidays
HeritageWartime Museum
Near the café, main car park
RAF historyVolunteer guidedAircraft exhibits
Sun & BH Mon · 10:00-16:00
History & gallery
Usually Saturdays
Cold war iconVulcan XM655
Airfield site · separate from Sunday museum
Avro VulcanVolunteer crewCheck before travel
Most Saturdays · confirm arrangements
Visitor guide
Opening hours
Aerodrome open
09:00-17:00 summer
Winter: 09:00 until sunset + 30 min or 17:00, whichever is earlier. Night flying by arrangement (Thu/Fri winter).
Full ops hoursBuilt for pilots
and visitors alike
AVGAS & Jet A1Self-serve pumps; last refuel 15 minutes before closing.
Aircraft maintenanceOn-site engineers for servicing and repairs.
Flying clubsMultiple clubs and private groups based on the field.
Spotter-friendlyAirside grass parking often available via the fire station with hi-vis.
Saturday marketAirfield market Saturdays & bank holiday Mondays (A429 entrance).
Live webcams & radarWatch the circuit from home when you cannot be here.
Visitor voices
What people say
What people say
about the airfield
4.9
Wartime Museum · 28 TripAdvisor reviews
"The Vulcan Bomber. Wow! … very knowledgeable volunteers keep her going and it is truly a feat of engineering and dedication."
"Such a wonderful little museum run by dedicated and informative staff. They let my grandson sit in the plane. There is also a nice café where you can watch the planes."
"The magnificent Vulcan bomber… a small but extremely interesting museum… Of very special interest is a restored airfield battlefield HQ. Highly recommended."
"The volunteer staff are extremely well informed and make you feel very welcome as they share their knowledge and experiences with you. A visit is highly recommended."
"We stumbled across this museum when looking for a coffee stop… We had a personal tour of the Vulcan and a lovely lunch in the airfield’s Touchdown café."
"What a fantastic museum. It may be small but is packed with interesting information and personal stories. The staff are very knowledgeable."
"All in all Wellesbourne airfield is well worth a visit - friendly volunteers, a brilliant little shop, free parking and the café on site has outdoor seating to watch the planes."
See it live
Watch the circuit
Live webcams, virtual radar and weather tools for anyone following traffic at EGBW - or planning the next arrival.
Pilot resources
Everything before
Everything before
you call “information”
Procedures, fees, weather and planning links - the essential kit for a clean arrival at Wellesbourne.
Stay informed
Weather office
Weather office
& NOTAMs
Live station graphs, surface plots, METARs, TAFs and NATS NOTAM links - the same tools based pilots use every morning.
Ready to visit
Book your
Book your
arrival
Submit PPR before you depart, or email the tower for enquiries. Please email first - the tower is extremely busy during the day and calls may not be answered.