Popham Airfield

Popham Airfield
IATA: none – ICAO: EGHP
Summary
Airport type		Public
Operator		Charles Church (Spitfires) Ltd
Location		Basingstoke, Hampshire
Elevation AMSL		550 ft / 168 m
Coordinates		51°11′40″N 001°14′10″W
Map
EGHP Location in Hampshire
Runways
Direction	Length		Surface
	m	ft
08/26	914	3,000	Grass
03/21	900	2,953	Grass

Popham Airfield (ICAO: EGHP) is an unlicensed airfield located 6 NM (11 km; 6.9 mi) south west of Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK. It lies alongside the A303 road.

The airfield has two grass runways, designated 08/26 and 03/21. The latter has restricted operational dates. Light aircraft maintenance facilities, aircraft hire and training on microlight aircraft are available.

Popham radio frequency is 129.800 and is Air to Ground only. Radio operating hours are from 08:30 until 17:00 (winter 16:30 or sunset if earlier).

Further reading

• Pooley's Flight Guide, 2009, p 481

External links

• Official site