Boscombe Down
Airfield published opening times are 09.00-18.00 hrs local time daily. Closed during Public motor racing events and at other notified times.
Subject to staff availability, requests to use the airfield outside of these times should be directed to the Tower with adequate notice, whereby additional charges may apply.
The aerodrome will be closed to fixed-winged aircraft during published motor racing events, whereby a NOTAM will be issued in advance. Conditional helicopter arrivals/departures may be permitted during these times, please contact the Tower during operational hours for further information.
Planned closures
No planned closures. 2027 dates will be announced in due course.
Half price landing fee with fuel uplift
Please note that we are no longer able to offer rotors running refuels.
Aerodrome open days - £80 per hour
Aerodrome closed days (motor racing events) - £200 per refuel
Out-of-hours refuelling is available on request. Requests should be directed to the Tower with adequate notice.
All fees must be paid with the fire crew prior to departure
LF1 (<2000kgs) - £16
LF2 (2001-2499kgs) - £35
LF3 (2500-2999kgs) - £50
LF4 (3000-3499kgs) - £65
LF5 (3500-3999kgs) - £75
LF6 (4000-4499kgs) - £80
LF7 (>4500kgs) - £90
Half price landing fee with fuel uplift
Weight/Per hour or part thereof
Circuit Fee 1 (Non-Resident) - £44
Circuit Fee 2 (2000-2999kgs, Non-Resident) - £55
Circuit Fee 3 (3000-3499kgs, Non-Resident) - £60
Wing span up to 12 meters - £17
Wing span over 12 meters - £22
Outside Parking: Grass - £120pcm
Outside Parking: Apron - £140pcm
Small Open Hangar - £310 pcm
Large Open Hangar - £485 pcm
Closed Hangarage - Price available on request
All residential parking is subject to contract terms and conditions
Night operations are available on request (generally subject to 24 hours notice) between November and mid February, from Monday to Thursday, and between 17.00 hrs and 19.00 hrs local time.
During these times a fee of £110 per hour/per aircraft apply.