KEMBLE AIRFIELD

'Kemble Airport' , is a general aviation airport, near the village of Kemble in Gloucestershire, England. It was originally built as an RAF base (RAF Kemble) and the Red Arrows aerobatic team was based there until 1983. It is now home to a number of classic ex-military aircraft such as the Hawker Hunter, Jet Provost, Folland Gnat and English Electric Canberra (operated by Delta Jets), and is used for the long-term storage and scrapping of retired aircraft, as well as flying schools, clubs and local industry.
An air display is held every year and the airfield is popular as a venue for flying and vehicle rallies.
There was a threat of possible closure, due to a mistake the Cotswold District Council made relating to planning permission, when it was sold by the Ministry of Defence. However, this is no longer the case, and the planning status of the airfield has been changed to Airport. As of July 2007 the airfield was again threatened by the council due to complaints from local residents of noise pollution.
Kemble Aerodrome has a CAA Ordinary Licence (Number P863) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction as authorised by the licensee (Kemble Air Services Limited). The aerodrome is not licensed for night use^[1].

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1. Civil Aviation Authority Aerodrome Ordinary Licences


★ United Kingdom AIP

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External links

★ Kemble Airport website

★ Delta Jets website

★ Kemble weather, notams & pilot reviews on ukga.com