The Airstrip

Reference TG 120435 52º 57ºN 01º 07ºE

If you have the capabilities why don't you visit us by Air?

First established in 1936 as a base for the Target Towing Aircraft, whose task it was to operate with the Army Anti-Aircraft Gunnery practice group at Weybourne. It was listed as the smallest airfield in the Royal Air Force.

Muckleburgh from the Air

A pilot's view of the Airstrip looking west towards Salthouse village at the time of the floods in February 1996

The main strip is 80 feet above sea level and is approximately half a mile in length from North to South. A shorter strip running from East to West is 425 yards long. Details are given in "Pooley's Flying Guide of the United Kingdom", "Lockyear's Farm Strips" and "Private Airfields of England and Wales".

A small landing fee should be paid when signing in at the airfield and the entrance fee if visiting the museum. Should you wish to check the local weather conditions please telephone 01263 588 608 during museum opening hours.

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