Pilot reviews of Elstree Airfield

“I went to Elstree last week and was very, very surprised at how shabby it was. I've spent too much time in the States..no further comment.”

“Went on weekend 2 weeks ago had to PPR and its information.. runway is a little poor and the restaurant on field very unhelpful but the clubhouse very friendly lady (principessa bella) the man on radio (I think Brian?) very helpful and kind, unusual circuit / noise abatment clearly explained to me . would call again but not the restaurant. Thanks to (bennie?) for talk on commanche there is a man there who flies at over 90 years old! very interesting place!!”

“Elstree is easy to locate with the large expanse of water on the right -landing on 08 or on the left for 26 -simply call PPR (by phone) and you will have no problems. please remember to call a 4 mile final - a bend in the small canal 08 and a golf course on 26. the club is not that friendly but develop a thick skin and the London non-ambience melts away. There are some mega experiansed pilots there and its owned by a charming man (in his 90's and still flying!! Mr. John Houlder) not the easiest field but well worth a visit. Oh ... dont call "radio" .. its "Information" and please read Pooleys noise abatement concerning take-off”

“Two runways at elstree 26 and 08. Landing at 26 involves flying over a set of trees which can be all rather turbulant. No overhead joins are permitted so comming in from 4 miles out at either potters bar or the canel for 08 seems to be the best way to do it. Everyone is all rather sensitive about noise and it is better to tip toe around to ensure you do not wake the FISO or the residents in the surrounding village. Two flying clubs make their home there, I fly with Firecrest but you can also choose Cab air. Firecrest have a good selection of Cessna aircraft and seem a pretty genuine bunch. Cab air also do rotery wing there I think. The airfield has a club with a pub attached and a flight planning room. A medical office is nearby. London is easy access with a tube not too far away but I would suggest a taxi to the tube as it is too far to walk.”