Fixed Wing Procedures
Boscombe Down MATZ Active
Thruxton lies within the Boscombe Down CMATZ. During times when their MATZ is active, the following recommended procedures should be adopted:
Pilots are ultimately responsible to ensure that adequate separation is maintained from other aircraft whilst operating within the ATZ.
JOINING AIRCRAFT: All aircraft should contact Thruxton AGCS to obtain aerodrome information prior to entering the ATZ via a point 1NM north of Andover. ATZ entry should be at 1200ft QFE (or lower if VMC does not permit). Fixed wing circuit height is 800ft QFE
FIXED-WING RUNWAY 25: Right Hand Due to helicopter operations Runway 25 has no 'dead side'
STANDARD JOIN Fly down the RWY 25 centreline at 1200ft QFE, then a right turn should be made inside the crosswind leg, whereby a further descent should be made to 800ft QFE.
FIXED-WING RUNWAY 07: Left Hand Due to helicopter operations Runway 07 has no 'dead side' All aircraft should join on the downwind leg.
FIXED-WING RUNWAYS 30/12: 30 Left Hand 12 Right Hand All aircraft should join from the north-east to conform to noise abatement procedures. A south-westerly heading should be flown to the overhead and aircraft are to join on the early stages of the downwind leg for the respective runway-in-use.
DEPARTURES All departures should be at 1200ALT (Thruxton QNH) or below if VMC does not permit. Pilots should free-call Boscombe Zone once clear of the Thruxton ATZ, or climb to their intended en route altitude when clear from the Boscombe CMATZ. Due to the vicinity of the Boscombe Down ATZ and their Runway 23 ILS approach, direct westbound departures are not normally permitted
Runway 25: Aircraft should depart on the downwind leg at 1200 QNH (or below if VMC does not permit). Care and consideration should be given to aircraft that are operating within the ATZ at a similar level, and should avoid conflicting with aircraft that are on final, or extended final approach.
Runway 07: Aircraft should maintain runway track and climb to 1200ALT (Thruxton QNH). Pilots should free-call Boscombe Zone once clear from the ATZ, or climb to their intended en route altitude after clearing the Boscombe CMATZ. Runway 30/12: After climb-out, easterly departures are permitted, provided that no potential conflicts occur.
Boscombe Down MATZ Inactive
Joining heights for all aircraft should be at 1,500ft Thruxton QFE (or lower if VMC does not permit) and circuit height 1,000ft Thruxton QFE.
Pilots should be in receipt of aerodrome information prior to entering the Thruxton ATZ
DEPARTURES No height/altitute restriction. Pilots should continue to climb out of the circuit pattern to their intended en route altitude to minimise noise disturbance within the surrounding area.
NB: Pilots should avoid the Middle Wallop ATZ which lies immediately south of The Thruxton ATZ.
The South-Eastern corner of Danger Area D126 lies within the North-Western portion of the Thruxton ATZ.
A Letter of Agreement exists whereby Thruxton Traffic may enter this area at a height not below 700 FT above aerodrome level.
On the rare occasion that D126 is notified as being active above 1400 alt, then the area should be avoided.
RACE EVENTS
ICAO AERODROME CHART
30/12 FIXED WING JOINING CHART
NOISE ABATEMENT
Please avoid over-flying areas highlighted in RED (excluding the A303 running east/west)
Helicopter / Rotary Procedures
Boscombe Down MATZ Active
Unless requested, helicopter departures and arrivals should be via Heli-North.
Arrivals Heli-North 25 Left Hand ( Circuit Height 1,000 ft Thruxton QFE) Joins from the East: Straight in approaches based on the fixed-wing runway in use.
Helicopters should remain clear of the Runway 25 centreline to its south at all times.
Joins from the West: Helicopters should join on the downwind leg. Heli-North 07 Right Hand ( Circuit height 1,000 ft Thruxton QFE)
Joins from the East: Helicopters should join on the downwind leg.
Final approach should be flown as shown on chart to avoid Thruxton Down and the respective fixed-wing approach
Boscombe Down MATZ Inactive
Joining height is 1,500 ft Thruxton QFE.
Circuit height is 1,000 ft Thruxton QFE
DEPARTURES: No height/altitude restriction. Pilots should continue to climb out of the circuit pattern to their intended en route altitude to minimise noise disturbance within the surrounding area.
Helicopters wishing to conduct circuits are to use Heli-South – please call the Aerodrome Operator beforehand for a briefing and latest charges.
NB: Pilots should avoid the Middle Wallop ATZ which lies immediately south of The Thruxton ATZ.
The South-Eastern corner of Danger Area D126 lies within the North-Western portion of the Thruxton ATZ.
A Letter of Agreement exists whereby Thruxton Traffic may enter this area at a height not below 700 FT above aerodrome level.
On the rare occasion that D126 is notified as being active above 1400 alt, then the area should be avoided.
Heli-North 30 Left Hand/12 Right Hand (Circuit Height 800 ft Thruxton QFE)
Helicopter pilots should adopt the fixed-wing procedures (see respective section).
Final approaches to Heli-North are based on the fixed-wing runway in use.
Departures – (1,200 Alt. Thruxton QNH) Helicopter pilots should fly the reciprocal arrival procedures.
RACE EVENTS
Conditional helicopter arrivals/departures may be permitted during these times, please contact the Tower during operational hours for further information.
NOISE ABATEMENT
HELICOPTER ARRIVAL CHART
HELICOPTER DEPARTURE CHART
PPR ONLINE
This form is only to be used for aircraft movements within published hours.
If you have a request to use the aerodrome outside of these times please contact the tower.
Your PPR is not accepted until you have received confirmation via email, telephone or text message.
If you are unable to PPR online, please contact the tower
Fees
Landing
Up to and Including 2000Kg MAUW £15.00
2001 - 2499Kg £20.00
2500 - 2999Kg £25.00
3000 - 3499Kg £30.00
3500 - 3999Kg £35.00
4000 - 4499Kg £40.00
Greater than 4500Kg £45.00
Circuits
Weight/Per hour or part thereof
Aircraft less than 1999Kg £40.00
2000 - 2999Kg £50.00
3000 - 3499Kg £55.00
Greater than 3500Kg POA
Residents circuits: POA
Overnight parking (tarmac)
Wing span up to 12 meter £15.00
Wing span over 12 meter £20.00
NB: No tie downs are available on the tarmac apron.
Night Flying
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 £100 per hour/per aircraft apply.
Residential Parking and Hangarage
Outside £ 110.00 pcm
Small Hangar Port £ 270.00 pcm
Large Hangar Port £ 440.00 pcm
All residential parking is subject to contract terms and conditions.
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