| Opening
Hours |
Bembridge ATC
attempts to maintain licensed cover throughout airfield opening hours. In spite of
this, there are occasions when it is necessary to vary the licensing hours. Please
check latest NOTAMs if this might affect your flight (eg Flight Schools and Charter Ops).
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| Warnings |
Wind effect hazard:
Severe turbulence can be encountered on the approach in wind speeds above 25kts from wind
direction 090° through south to 230° and tailwinds can be encountered at both ends of
the runway in southerly winds. Pilots should exercise care when operating in strong
winds and should be aware of the likelihood of wind shear. There are numerous trees and obstacles both within the airfield boundary and in
the surrounding area.
Pilots should exercise caution when taxiing due to the
narrow taxiways.
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| Airfield
activity |
During week time
working hours the airfield is used by Britten-Norman for demonstration and test flying. A gliding club is located to
the South of the main runway. Tug launched glider flying also takes place outside
published operational hours.
Model aircraft flying takes place from ajoining fields
outside operational hours.
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| Local avoids |
When
flying in the Bembridge local area, please be sure to avoid over flight of the local
population. Particularly sensitive areas include Bembridge village and nearby
Seaview. Care should also be taken
when operating south of the field due to glider activity and the proximity of Sandown
airfield.
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| Local area
NOTAMS |
Local
NOTAMs can be obtained from the NATS website: www.ais.org.uk.
Certain NOTAMs are also available through the JCS Military website (NB the site has
no security certificate.
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